How long is the commute from Jefferson Heights, NY?
Workers who live in Jefferson Heights, NY take an average of 20.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.1% of workers walk to work.
7.7% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.2 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Jefferson Heights get to work
| Means of transportation | Jefferson Heights | Greene County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.2% (±8.8 points) | 73.1% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±9.4 points) | 8.1% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±9.4 points) | 2.1% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.1% (±7.3 points) | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±9.4 points) | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.7% (±6.8 points) | 12.8% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Jefferson Heights, the average commute is lower than in Greene County (28.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Jefferson Heights, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Greene County (2.1%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Greene County, Jefferson Heights ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 342 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Jefferson Heights
| Vehicles available | Jefferson Heights | Greene County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±11.0 points) | 7.3% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 59.2% (±16.1 points) | 34.5% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.1% (±15.7 points) | 38.3% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.7% (±9.7 points) | 20.0% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Jefferson Heights, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Greene County (7.3%).
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 Jefferson Heights
| Jefferson Heights | Greene County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.7% (±6.8 points) | 12.8% (±1.9 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.9% (±10.4 points) | 92.5% (±1.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.8% (±11.4 points) | 85.8% (±2.0 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Jefferson Heights, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Greene County (85.8%).
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 Jefferson Heights
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Heights | — | 20.2 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Village of Catskill | 1.9 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Town of Athens | 3.1 mi | 29.3 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Village of Athens | 4.2 mi | 28.5 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Town of Greenport | 4.4 mi | 19.2 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hudson | 5.0 mi | 26.6 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lorenz Park | 5.9 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sleepy Hollow Lake | 6.0 mi | 31.6 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Town of Germantown | 6.9 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Catskill, NY (25.8 minutes), Town of Athens, NY (29.3 minutes), Village of Athens, NY (28.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Greene County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sleepy Hollow Lake | 31.6 minutes (±6.2) |
| 2 | Cairo (community) | 27.2 minutes (±4.9) |
| 3 | Jefferson Heights | 20.2 minutes (±3.8) |
Jefferson Heights 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 Catskill, 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 Jefferson Heights
How long is the average commute in Jefferson Heights?
Workers who live in Jefferson Heights, NY take an average of 20.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Jefferson Heights without a car?
0.0% of households in Jefferson Heights have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Jefferson Heights?
7.7% (±6.8 points) of workers who live in Jefferson Heights worked from home, and 89.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson Heights CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson Heights CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson Heights 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 Jefferson Heights CDP, New York (place:38451, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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