How long is the commute from Newburgh, NY?
Workers who live in Newburgh, NY take an average of 25.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.1% of workers drive alone to work.
5.1% take public transportation.
7.5% of workers walk to work.
8.8% work from home.
22.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.5 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 5.1%
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Households without a car
- 22.7%
How people in Newburgh get to work
| Means of transportation | Newburgh | Orange County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 55.1% (±5.6 points) | 66.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.6% (±3.4 points) | 9.9% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.1% (±1.9 points) | 4.7% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.5% (±2.6 points) | 3.7% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 8.9% (±3.8 points) | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.8% (±2.8 points) | 12.8% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Newburgh, the average commute is lower than in Orange County (34.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Newburgh, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Orange County (4.7%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Orange County, Newburgh ranks 21 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 513 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Newburgh
| Vehicles available | Newburgh | Orange County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 22.7% (±4.3 points) | 9.4% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.8% (±4.3 points) | 32.7% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.3% (±4.2 points) | 36.3% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.2% (±2.1 points) | 21.6% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Newburgh, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Orange County (9.4%).
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 Newburgh
| Newburgh | Orange County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.8% (±2.8 points) | 12.8% (±0.7 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.5% (±2.9 points) | 92.0% (±0.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.2% (±3.2 points) | 89.3% (±0.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Newburgh, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Orange County (89.3%).
It is also lower than in New York (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Newburgh
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newburgh | — | 25.5 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Balmville | 1.7 mi | 39.5 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| New Windsor (community) | 2.4 mi | 34.5 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Beacon | 2.8 mi | 41.4 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Gardnertown | 3.2 mi | 33.7 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Vails Gate | 3.5 mi | 47.5 minutes (±8.3) | Higher |
| Town of Newburgh | 4.2 mi | 36.6 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Firthcliffe | 4.3 mi | 25.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Orange Lake | 4.7 mi | 38.2 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Balmville, NY (39.5 minutes), New Windsor (community), NY (34.5 minutes), Beacon, NY (41.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Town of Montgomery | 33.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 16 | Town of Wawayanda | 33.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 17 | Town of Deerpark | 31.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 18 | Town of Crawford | 31.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 19 | Town of Wallkill | 31.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 20 | Town of Cornwall | 30.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 21 | Newburgh | 25.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 22 | Port Jervis | 25.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 23 | Town of Palm Tree | 18.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 24 | Town of Highlands | 18.7 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 10 of 24 places in Orange County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Newburgh
How long is the average commute in Newburgh?
Workers who live in Newburgh, NY take an average of 25.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Newburgh without a car?
22.7% of households in Newburgh have no vehicle, and 5.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Newburgh?
8.8% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Newburgh worked from home, and 87.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newburgh city, Orange County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newburgh city, Orange County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newburgh city, Orange County, 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 Newburgh city, Orange County, New York (county subdivision:50034, in state:36 county:071).
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 last updated on .
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