How long is the commute from Germantown (community), NY?
Workers who live in Germantown (community), NY take an average of 23.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.0% of workers drive alone to work.
5.3% take public transportation.
4.2% of workers walk to work.
19.4% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.4 minutes (±6.0)
- Public transportation
- 5.3%
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Germantown (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Germantown (community) | Columbia County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.0% (±9.6 points) | 66.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±5.8 points) | 7.0% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.3% (±4.6 points) | 2.9% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.2% (±4.9 points) | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 2.4% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.4% (±8.2 points) | 17.4% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Germantown (community), the average commute is not measurably different from Columbia County (25.7 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 Germantown (community), the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Columbia County (2.9%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Columbia County, Germantown (community) ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 296 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Germantown (community)
| Vehicles available | Germantown (community) | Columbia County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±3.7 points) | 6.1% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.8% (±11.5 points) | 37.9% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% (±13.0 points) | 36.8% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.8% (±9.3 points) | 19.2% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Germantown (community), the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Columbia County (6.1%).
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 Germantown (community)
| Germantown (community) | Columbia County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.4% (±8.2 points) | 17.4% (±1.5 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±4.5 points) | 93.8% (±1.0 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.5% (±6.3 points) | 89.7% (±1.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Germantown (community), the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Columbia County (89.7%).
It is also lower than in New York (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Germantown (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown (community) | — | 23.4 minutes (±6.0) | — |
| Town of Clermont | 3.9 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Livingston | 4.7 mi | 20.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Saugerties | 5.1 mi | 21.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Catskill | 5.7 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Catskill | 5.7 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Tivoli | 5.8 mi | 22.7 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Saugerties | 5.9 mi | 23.2 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Saugerties South | 6.1 mi | 22.6 minutes (±3.3) | 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 Columbia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niverville | 27.6 minutes (±6.2) |
| 2 | Stottville | 24.6 minutes (±6.5) |
| 3 | Germantown (community) | 23.4 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 | Lorenz Park | 17.8 minutes (±3.3) |
Germantown (community) 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 Germantown, 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 Germantown (community)
How long is the average commute in Germantown (community)?
Workers who live in Germantown (community), NY take an average of 23.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Germantown (community) without a car?
3.4% of households in Germantown (community) have no vehicle, and 5.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Germantown (community)?
19.4% (±8.2 points) of workers who live in Germantown (community) worked from home, and 83.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Germantown CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Germantown CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Germantown 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 Germantown CDP, New York (place:28761, 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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