How long is the commute from Baywood, NY?
Workers who live in Baywood, NY take an average of 26.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.7% of workers drive alone to work.
5.5% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
4.4% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.0 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 5.5%
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Baywood get to work
| Means of transportation | Baywood | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.7% (±6.1 points) | 72.1% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.4% (±4.1 points) | 7.5% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.5% (±2.4 points) | 4.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 1.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.2% (±2.7 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.4% (±2.6 points) | 12.0% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Baywood, the average commute is lower than in Suffolk County (31.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Baywood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Suffolk County (4.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Suffolk County, Baywood ranks 96 of 113 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 262 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Baywood
| Vehicles available | Baywood | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±3.0 points) | 5.1% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.9% (±5.1 points) | 27.1% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% (±6.3 points) | 39.1% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 38.2% (±6.3 points) | 28.8% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Baywood, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Suffolk County (5.1%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Baywood
| Baywood | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.4% (±2.6 points) | 12.0% (±0.4 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±2.7 points) | 96.5% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.9% (±3.9 points) | 93.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Baywood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Suffolk County (93.2%).
It is not measurably different from New York (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Baywood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baywood | — | 26.0 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| North Bay Shore | 1.6 mi | 26.5 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Deer Park | 1.8 mi | 29.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| North Babylon | 2.4 mi | 34.6 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Bay Shore | 2.7 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Brightwaters | 3.0 mi | 32.2 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| West Islip | 3.5 mi | 30.2 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| West Bay Shore | 3.9 mi | 32.2 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Islip (community) | 4.2 mi | 27.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Babylon, NY (34.6 minutes), Village of Brightwaters, NY (32.2 minutes), West Islip, NY (30.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Suffolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | North Sea | 26.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 91 (tie) | North Bay Shore | 26.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 91 (tie) | North Great River | 26.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 93 | Bay Shore | 26.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 94 | Greenport West | 26.1 minutes (±11.0) |
| 95 (tie) | Aquebogue | 26.0 minutes (±6.0) |
| 95 (tie) | Baywood | 26.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 97 | Setauket | 25.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 98 | Shinnecock Hills | 25.2 minutes (±6.8) |
| 99 | Riverhead (community) | 24.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 100 | Westhampton | 24.2 minutes (±4.8) |
| 101 | Laurel | 24.0 minutes (±7.6) |
| 102 (tie) | Mattituck | 23.9 minutes (±6.6) |
Showing 13 of 113 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Baywood is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Islip, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Baywood
How long is the average commute in Baywood?
Workers who live in Baywood, NY take an average of 26.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Baywood without a car?
3.6% of households in Baywood have no vehicle, and 5.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Baywood?
4.4% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Baywood worked from home, and 91.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baywood CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baywood CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baywood CDP, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Baywood CDP, New York (place:05039, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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