How long is the commute from Inwood, NY?
Workers who live in Inwood, NY take an average of 35.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.5% of workers drive alone to work.
15.1% take public transportation.
9.3% of workers walk to work.
9.0% work from home.
14.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.1 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 15.1%
- Work from home
- 9.0%
- Households without a car
- 14.7%
How people in Inwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Inwood | Nassau County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 40.5% (±5.7 points) | 60.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 23.4% (±5.7 points) | 7.3% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 15.1% (±4.2 points) | 12.5% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.3% (±2.8 points) | 2.0% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±2.1 points) | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.0% (±5.1 points) | 15.6% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Inwood, the average commute is not measurably different from Nassau County (36.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New York (32.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Inwood, 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, Inwood ranks 39 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 97 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Inwood
| Vehicles available | Inwood | Nassau County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.7% (±4.0 points) | 6.8% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.2% (±6.2 points) | 28.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.8% (±6.2 points) | 41.4% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.3% (±6.5 points) | 23.3% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Inwood, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Nassau County (6.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Inwood
| Inwood | Nassau County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.0% (±5.1 points) | 15.6% (±0.4 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±3.1 points) | 96.5% (±0.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.6% (±3.9 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Inwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in 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 Inwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inwood | — | 35.1 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Village of Cedarhurst | 1.6 mi | 33.7 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Woodmere | 2.2 mi | 41.5 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Village of Lawrence | 2.6 mi | 38.8 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Woodsburgh | 2.7 mi | 40.3 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Atlantic Beach | 3.0 mi | 44.5 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| South Valley Stream | 3.1 mi | 41.2 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Village of Hewlett Neck | 3.2 mi | 37.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Hewlett Bay Park | 3.3 mi | 48.1 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Woodmere, NY (41.5 minutes), Village of Atlantic Beach, NY (44.5 minutes), South Valley Stream, NY (41.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Manhasset Hills | 35.9 minutes (±5.3) |
| 34 | Great Neck Gardens | 35.8 minutes (±7.8) |
| 35 | West Hempstead | 35.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 36 | Port Washington | 35.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 37 | Plainview | 35.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 38 | South Farmingdale | 35.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 39 | Inwood | 35.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 40 (tie) | East Massapequa | 35.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 40 (tie) | East Meadow | 35.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 42 | Woodbury (community) | 34.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 43 | Franklin Square | 34.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 44 | Garden City Park | 34.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 45 | Glen Head | 34.2 minutes (±4.8) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Nassau County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Inwood 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 Inwood
How long is the average commute in Inwood?
Workers who live in Inwood, NY take an average of 35.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Inwood without a car?
14.7% of households in Inwood have no vehicle, and 15.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Inwood?
9.0% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Inwood worked from home, and 90.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Inwood CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Inwood CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Inwood CDP, New York
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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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