How long is the commute from Fort Montgomery, NY?
Workers who live in Fort Montgomery, NY take an average of 24.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
6.4% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.2 minutes (±6.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Fort Montgomery get to work
| Means of transportation | Fort Montgomery | Orange County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.3% (±9.9 points) | 66.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±6.3 points) | 9.9% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 4.7% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±4.0 points) | 3.7% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±4.1 points) | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.4% (±6.2 points) | 12.8% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Fort Montgomery, 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 Fort Montgomery, 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, Fort Montgomery ranks 15 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 280 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fort Montgomery
| Vehicles available | Fort Montgomery | Orange County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±6.1 points) | 9.4% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.7% (±16.2 points) | 32.7% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% (±14.0 points) | 36.3% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.6% (±8.6 points) | 21.6% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Fort Montgomery, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Orange County (9.4%).
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 Fort Montgomery
| Fort Montgomery | Orange County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.4% (±6.2 points) | 12.8% (±0.7 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±4.9 points) | 92.0% (±0.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.7% (±9.7 points) | 89.3% (±0.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fort Montgomery, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Orange County (89.3%).
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 Fort Montgomery
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Montgomery | — | 24.2 minutes (±6.6) | — |
| Village of Highland Falls | 1.8 mi | 25.6 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| West Point | 2.1 mi | 10.1 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Peekskill | 5.1 mi | 37.2 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Village of Cold Spring | 5.5 mi | 50.9 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Town of Philipstown | 5.9 mi | 40.2 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Village of Buchanan | 5.9 mi | 33.0 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Town of Woodbury | 6.1 mi | 41.3 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Village of Woodbury | 6.1 mi | 42.9 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Point, NY (10.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Peekskill, NY (37.2 minutes), Village of Cold Spring, NY (50.9 minutes), Town of Philipstown, NY (40.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8 of 16 places in Orange County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fort Montgomery 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 Highlands, 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 Fort Montgomery
How long is the average commute in Fort Montgomery?
Workers who live in Fort Montgomery, NY take an average of 24.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fort Montgomery without a car?
5.8% of households in Fort Montgomery have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fort Montgomery?
6.4% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in Fort Montgomery worked from home, and 89.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Montgomery CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Montgomery CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Montgomery 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 Fort Montgomery CDP, New York (place:26902, 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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