How long is the commute from East Shoreham, NY?
Workers who live in East Shoreham, NY take an average of 32.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
13.6% work from home.
1.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.9 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.3%
How people in East Shoreham get to work
| Means of transportation | East Shoreham | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.9% (±6.2 points) | 72.1% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±3.5 points) | 7.5% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | 4.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.6% (±4.9 points) | 12.0% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In East Shoreham, the average commute is not measurably different from Suffolk County (31.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New York (32.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In East Shoreham, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Suffolk County (4.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Suffolk County, East Shoreham ranks 40 of 113 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 145 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in East Shoreham
| Vehicles available | East Shoreham | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% (±1.3 points) | 5.1% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.2% (±4.5 points) | 27.1% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% (±6.2 points) | 39.1% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 45.5% (±6.1 points) | 28.8% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In East Shoreham, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in 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 East Shoreham
| East Shoreham | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.6% (±4.9 points) | 12.0% (±0.4 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.7% (±0.5 points) | 96.5% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.6% (±0.5 points) | 93.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In East Shoreham, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Suffolk County (93.2%).
It is also higher than in New York (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near East Shoreham
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Shoreham | — | 32.9 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Village of Shoreham | 1.7 mi | 29.2 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wading River | 3.2 mi | 32.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ridge | 3.3 mi | 36.3 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Rocky Point | 3.3 mi | 36.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sound Beach | 5.1 mi | 31.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Middle Island | 5.6 mi | 31.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Calverton | 5.7 mi | 27.9 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Miller Place | 6.2 mi | 32.7 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34 (tie) | North Lindenhurst | 33.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 34 (tie) | Shirley | 33.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 34 (tie) | Smithtown (community) | 33.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 37 | Commack | 33.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 38 (tie) | East Moriches | 33.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 38 (tie) | Mastic | 33.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 40 (tie) | East Shoreham | 32.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 40 (tie) | Holtsville | 32.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 40 (tie) | Islip Terrace | 32.9 minutes (±5.4) |
| 43 (tie) | Miller Place | 32.7 minutes (±4.4) |
| 43 (tie) | Wading River | 32.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 45 | Medford | 32.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 46 (tie) | Farmingville | 32.2 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 113 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
East Shoreham 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 Brookhaven, 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 East Shoreham
How long is the average commute in East Shoreham?
Workers who live in East Shoreham, NY take an average of 32.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in East Shoreham without a car?
1.3% of households in East Shoreham have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in East Shoreham?
13.6% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in East Shoreham worked from home, and 99.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Shoreham CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Shoreham CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Shoreham 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 East Shoreham CDP, New York (place:22980, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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