How long is the commute from Kings Park, NY?
Workers who live in Kings Park, NY take an average of 36.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.9% of workers drive alone to work.
8.4% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
13.0% work from home.
6.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.9 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 8.4%
- Work from home
- 13.0%
- Households without a car
- 6.6%
How people in Kings Park get to work
| Means of transportation | Kings Park | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.9% (±4.0 points) | 72.1% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.8% (±1.6 points) | 7.5% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 8.4% (±2.8 points) | 4.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.5 points) | 1.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.0% (±3.3 points) | 12.0% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Kings Park, the average commute is higher than in Suffolk County (31.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kings Park, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Suffolk County (4.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Suffolk County, Kings Park ranks 11 of 113 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 62 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kings Park
| Vehicles available | Kings Park | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% (±3.7 points) | 5.1% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% (±4.8 points) | 27.1% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% (±5.0 points) | 39.1% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.5% (±3.7 points) | 28.8% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Kings Park, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Suffolk County (5.1%).
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 Kings Park
| Kings Park | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.0% (±3.3 points) | 12.0% (±0.4 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±3.4 points) | 96.5% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±3.0 points) | 93.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Kings Park, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Suffolk County (93.2%).
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 Kings Park
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Park | — | 36.9 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Smithtown (community) | 2.5 mi | 33.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Salonga | 3.1 mi | 35.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Nissequogue | 3.3 mi | 31.7 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Commack | 3.6 mi | 33.1 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Village of the Branch | 4.0 mi | 35.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| East Northport | 4.1 mi | 33.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Head of the Harbor | 4.5 mi | 29.1 minutes (±5.6) | Lower |
| Hauppauge | 4.8 mi | 29.4 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Head of the Harbor, NY (29.1 minutes), Hauppauge, NY (29.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Suffolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Shelter Island (community) | 41.0 minutes (±34.8) |
| 6 | Blue Point | 40.5 minutes (±7.9) |
| 7 | Eastport | 40.4 minutes (±8.5) |
| 8 | Gordon Heights | 39.3 minutes (±10.6) |
| 9 | East Marion | 37.4 minutes (±11.6) |
| 10 | Mount Sinai | 37.3 minutes (±5.0) |
| 11 | Kings Park | 36.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 12 (tie) | Dix Hills | 36.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 12 (tie) | Mastic Beach | 36.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Huntington (community) | 36.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 15 (tie) | Ridge | 36.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 15 (tie) | Rocky Point | 36.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 17 | Jamesport | 36.2 minutes (±9.9) |
Showing 13 of 113 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Kings Park 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 Smithtown, 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 Kings Park
How long is the average commute in Kings Park?
Workers who live in Kings Park, NY take an average of 36.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kings Park without a car?
6.6% of households in Kings Park have no vehicle, and 8.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kings Park?
13.0% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Kings Park worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kings Park CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kings Park CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kings Park 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 Kings Park CDP, New York (place:39672, 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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