How long is the commute from Elmont, NY?
Workers who live in Elmont, NY take an average of 40.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.9% of workers drive alone to work.
13.5% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
6.6% work from home.
9.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 40.4 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 13.5%
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Households without a car
- 9.8%
How people in Elmont get to work
| Means of transportation | Elmont | Nassau County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.9% (±3.2 points) | 60.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.9% (±1.9 points) | 7.3% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 13.5% (±2.4 points) | 12.5% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±0.9 points) | 2.0% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.1% (±1.3 points) | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.6% (±1.5 points) | 15.6% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Elmont, the average commute is higher than in Nassau County (36.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elmont, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Nassau County (12.5%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Nassau County, Elmont ranks 14 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 36 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elmont
| Vehicles available | Elmont | Nassau County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.8% (±4.1 points) | 6.8% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.7% (±4.7 points) | 28.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.8% (±4.4 points) | 41.4% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.7% (±4.1 points) | 23.3% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Elmont, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Nassau County (6.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Elmont
| Elmont | Nassau County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.6% (±1.5 points) | 15.6% (±0.4 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±1.1 points) | 96.5% (±0.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% (±3.9 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Elmont, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Nassau County (94.8%).
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 Elmont
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmont | — | 40.4 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Village of South Floral Park | 1.0 mi | 48.9 minutes (±11.4) | Not measurably different |
| North Valley Stream | 1.0 mi | 41.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Square | 1.5 mi | 34.6 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Village of Floral Park | 1.6 mi | 32.9 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Village of Stewart Manor | 1.8 mi | 40.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Bellerose | 1.8 mi | 49.9 minutes (±15.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bellerose Terrace | 1.9 mi | 36.5 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Valley Stream | 2.4 mi | 40.7 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Franklin Square, NY (34.6 minutes), Village of Floral Park, NY (32.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Nassau County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Hewlett | 41.7 minutes (±5.5) |
| 9 | Woodmere | 41.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 10 | Lido Beach | 41.3 minutes (±6.2) |
| 11 | South Valley Stream | 41.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 12 | Syosset | 40.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 13 | Jericho | 40.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 14 | Elmont | 40.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 15 | Searingtown | 40.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 16 (tie) | Herricks | 39.7 minutes (±5.8) |
| 16 (tie) | Roslyn Heights | 39.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 18 (tie) | Baldwin (community) | 39.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 18 (tie) | Greenvale | 39.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 20 | Merrick | 38.5 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Nassau County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Elmont 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 Hempstead, 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 Elmont
How long is the average commute in Elmont?
Workers who live in Elmont, NY take an average of 40.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elmont without a car?
9.8% of households in Elmont have no vehicle, and 13.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elmont?
6.6% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Elmont worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmont CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmont CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmont CDP, New York
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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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