How long is the commute from Jericho, NY?
Workers who live in Jericho, NY take an average of 40.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.4% of workers drive alone to work.
15.1% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
18.7% work from home.
7.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 40.8 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 15.1%
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Households without a car
- 7.1%
How people in Jericho get to work
| Means of transportation | Jericho | Nassau County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.4% (±5.4 points) | 60.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±3.3 points) | 7.3% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 15.1% (±3.2 points) | 12.5% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 2.0% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.7% (±4.0 points) | 15.6% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Jericho, the average commute is higher than in Nassau County (36.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Jericho, 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, Jericho ranks 13 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 33 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Jericho
| Vehicles available | Jericho | Nassau County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% (±2.9 points) | 6.8% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.1% (±4.9 points) | 28.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.9% (±6.8 points) | 41.4% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.9% (±5.1 points) | 23.3% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Jericho, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Nassau County (6.8%).
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 Jericho
| Jericho | Nassau County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.7% (±4.0 points) | 15.6% (±0.4 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±1.1 points) | 96.5% (±0.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.3% (±2.0 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Jericho, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Nassau County (94.8%).
It is also higher than in New York (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Jericho
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jericho | — | 40.8 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Hicksville | 1.8 mi | 33.5 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Village of Brookville | 2.1 mi | 25.5 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| New Cassel | 2.2 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Village of Muttontown | 2.6 mi | 33.8 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Syosset | 2.8 mi | 40.9 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Old Westbury | 2.9 mi | 33.5 minutes (±4.2) | Lower |
| Salisbury (community) | 3.0 mi | 32.4 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Village of Westbury | 3.1 mi | 29.1 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hicksville, NY (33.5 minutes), Village of Brookville, NY (25.5 minutes), New Cassel, NY (23.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | North Valley Stream | 41.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | Hewlett | 41.7 minutes (±5.5) |
| 9 | Woodmere | 41.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 10 | Lido Beach | 41.3 minutes (±6.2) |
| 11 | South Valley Stream | 41.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 12 | Syosset | 40.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 13 | Jericho | 40.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 14 | Elmont | 40.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 15 | Searingtown | 40.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 16 (tie) | Herricks | 39.7 minutes (±5.8) |
| 16 (tie) | Roslyn Heights | 39.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 18 (tie) | Baldwin (community) | 39.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 18 (tie) | Greenvale | 39.5 minutes (±5.0) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Nassau County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Jericho 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 Oyster Bay, 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 Jericho
How long is the average commute in Jericho?
Workers who live in Jericho, NY take an average of 40.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Jericho without a car?
7.1% of households in Jericho have no vehicle, and 15.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Jericho?
18.7% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Jericho worked from home, and 96.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jericho CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jericho CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jericho 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 Jericho CDP, New York (place:38539, 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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