How long is the commute from Orangeburg, NY?
Workers who live in Orangeburg, NY take an average of 28.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.6% of workers drive alone to work.
2.3% take public transportation.
4.3% of workers walk to work.
16.7% work from home.
5.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.2 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 2.3%
- Work from home
- 16.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.3%
How people in Orangeburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Orangeburg | Rockland County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.6% (±9.7 points) | 64.8% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±4.0 points) | 9.5% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.3% (±1.2 points) | 6.2% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.3% (±2.6 points) | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.3 points) | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.7% (±9.3 points) | 13.4% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Orangeburg, the average commute is not measurably different from Rockland County (29.7 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 Orangeburg, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Rockland County (6.2%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Rockland County, Orangeburg ranks 11 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 225 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Orangeburg
| Vehicles available | Orangeburg | Rockland County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% (±3.8 points) | 9.8% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.0% (±9.0 points) | 33.1% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% (±10.9 points) | 36.1% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.4% (±5.6 points) | 21.0% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Orangeburg, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Rockland County (9.8%).
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 Orangeburg
| Orangeburg | Rockland County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.7% (±9.3 points) | 13.4% (±0.8 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.2% (±6.0 points) | 91.7% (±0.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.6% (±5.4 points) | 87.8% (±0.8 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Orangeburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Rockland County (87.8%).
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 Orangeburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeburg | — | 28.2 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Sparkill | 1.4 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Grand View-on-Hudson | 1.4 mi | 34.2 minutes (±11.3) | Not measurably different |
| Blauvelt | 1.5 mi | 41.9 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Village of Piermont | 1.6 mi | 43.0 minutes (±8.9) | Higher |
| Tappan | 1.7 mi | 33.4 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Northvale Borough | 2.5 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Old Tappan Borough | 2.9 mi | 33.7 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| West Nyack | 3.3 mi | 23.8 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Blauvelt, NY (41.9 minutes), Village of Piermont, NY (43.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Tappan | 33.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Thiells | 32.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 7 | Nanuet | 30.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 8 | Pearl River | 30.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 9 | Hillcrest | 29.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | Viola | 28.7 minutes (±8.5) |
| 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 13 of 17 places in Rockland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Orangeburg 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 Orangetown, 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 Orangeburg
How long is the average commute in Orangeburg?
Workers who live in Orangeburg, NY take an average of 28.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Orangeburg without a car?
5.3% of households in Orangeburg have no vehicle, and 2.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Orangeburg?
16.7% (±9.3 points) of workers who live in Orangeburg worked from home, and 90.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orangeburg CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orangeburg CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orangeburg 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 Orangeburg CDP, New York (place:55167, 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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