How long is the commute from Firthcliffe, NY?
Workers who live in Firthcliffe, NY take an average of 25.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.4% of workers drive alone to work.
2.1% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
13.2% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.6 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 2.1%
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in Firthcliffe get to work
| Means of transportation | Firthcliffe | Orange County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.4% (±7.8 points) | 66.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.1% (±5.9 points) | 9.9% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.1% (±2.0 points) | 4.7% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.6 points) | 3.7% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.2% (±2.4 points) | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.2% (±5.9 points) | 12.8% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Firthcliffe, the average commute is lower than in Orange County (34.1 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 Firthcliffe, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Orange County (4.7%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Orange County, Firthcliffe ranks 14 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 265 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Firthcliffe
| Vehicles available | Firthcliffe | Orange County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±3.7 points) | 9.4% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.0% (±7.4 points) | 32.7% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% (±7.0 points) | 36.3% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.6% (±5.5 points) | 21.6% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Firthcliffe, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Orange County (9.4%).
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 Firthcliffe
| Firthcliffe | Orange County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.2% (±5.9 points) | 12.8% (±0.7 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±3.0 points) | 92.0% (±0.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.7% (±3.4 points) | 89.3% (±0.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Firthcliffe, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Orange County (89.3%).
It is also higher than in New York (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Firthcliffe
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firthcliffe | — | 25.6 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson | 1.1 mi | 30.7 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Vails Gate | 1.6 mi | 47.5 minutes (±8.3) | Higher |
| New Windsor (community) | 1.9 mi | 34.5 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Newburgh | 4.3 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Cold Spring | 4.4 mi | 50.9 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Village of Nelsonville | 4.4 mi | 35.9 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| Town of New Windsor | 4.6 mi | 37.3 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Beaver Dam Lake | 4.8 mi | 38.3 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Vails Gate, NY (47.5 minutes), New Windsor (community), NY (34.5 minutes), Village of Cold Spring, NY (50.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | New Windsor (community) | 34.5 minutes (±4.9) |
| 9 | Mechanicstown | 34.3 minutes (±5.4) |
| 10 | Gardnertown | 33.7 minutes (±5.3) |
| 11 | Washington Heights | 30.1 minutes (±11.3) |
| 12 | Scotchtown | 28.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 | Pine Bush | 27.5 minutes (±4.6) |
| 14 | Firthcliffe | 25.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 15 | Fort Montgomery | 24.2 minutes (±6.6) |
| 16 | West Point | 10.1 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 9 of 16 places in Orange County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Firthcliffe 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 Cornwall, 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 Firthcliffe
How long is the average commute in Firthcliffe?
Workers who live in Firthcliffe, NY take an average of 25.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Firthcliffe without a car?
4.0% of households in Firthcliffe have no vehicle, and 2.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Firthcliffe?
13.2% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Firthcliffe worked from home, and 96.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Firthcliffe CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Firthcliffe CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Firthcliffe 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 Firthcliffe CDP, New York (place:25857, 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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