How long is the commute from Monsey, NY?
Workers who live in Monsey, NY take an average of 22.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.6% of workers drive alone to work.
6.9% take public transportation.
8.8% of workers walk to work.
10.9% work from home.
26.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.3 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 6.9%
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Households without a car
- 26.9%
How people in Monsey get to work
| Means of transportation | Monsey | Rockland County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 47.6% (±5.6 points) | 64.8% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 21.1% (±5.0 points) | 9.5% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.9% (±2.9 points) | 6.2% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.8% (±2.8 points) | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.7% (±2.8 points) | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.9% (±3.1 points) | 13.4% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Monsey, the average commute is lower than in Rockland County (29.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Monsey, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Rockland County (6.2%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Rockland County, Monsey ranks 17 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 313 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Monsey
| Vehicles available | Monsey | Rockland County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 26.9% (±6.0 points) | 9.8% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 56.6% (±6.1 points) | 33.1% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 12.9% (±3.0 points) | 36.1% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 3.5% (±2.1 points) | 21.0% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Monsey, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Rockland County (9.8%).
It is not measurably different from New York (29.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Monsey
| Monsey | Rockland County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.9% (±3.1 points) | 13.4% (±0.8 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 59.1% (±5.7 points) | 91.7% (±0.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 47.1% (±6.5 points) | 87.8% (±0.8 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Monsey, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Rockland County (87.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Monsey
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monsey | — | 22.3 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Village of Kaser | 0.9 mi | 16.1 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Viola | 1.2 mi | 28.7 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Airmont | 1.3 mi | 27.3 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Spring Valley | 1.5 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Montebello | 2.3 mi | 33.6 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Village of Chestnut Ridge | 2.3 mi | 27.0 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Hillcrest | 2.6 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Village of New Hempstead | 2.8 mi | 28.7 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Kaser, NY (16.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Montebello, NY (33.6 minutes), Village of Chestnut Ridge, NY (27.0 minutes), Hillcrest, NY (29.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Rockland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Orangeburg | 28.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 12 | Congers | 27.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 | Mount Ivy | 27.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 14 | Sparkill | 27.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 15 | West Nyack | 23.8 minutes (±5.3) |
| 16 | Bardonia | 23.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 17 | Monsey | 22.3 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 7 of 17 places in Rockland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Monsey 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 Ramapo, 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 Monsey
How long is the average commute in Monsey?
Workers who live in Monsey, NY take an average of 22.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Monsey without a car?
26.9% of households in Monsey have no vehicle, and 6.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Monsey?
10.9% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Monsey worked from home, and 47.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monsey CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monsey CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monsey 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 Monsey CDP, New York (place:48010, 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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