How long is the commute from Port Jervis, NY?
Workers who live in Port Jervis, NY take an average of 25.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.0% of workers drive alone to work.
2.7% take public transportation.
9.6% of workers walk to work.
8.6% work from home.
20.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.2 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 2.7%
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Households without a car
- 20.9%
How people in Port Jervis get to work
| Means of transportation | Port Jervis | Orange County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.0% (±7.7 points) | 66.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.6% (±4.7 points) | 9.9% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.7% (±2.3 points) | 4.7% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.6% (±5.3 points) | 3.7% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.6% (±3.7 points) | 12.8% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Port Jervis, 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 Port Jervis, 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, Port Jervis ranks 22 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 537 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Port Jervis
| Vehicles available | Port Jervis | Orange County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 20.9% (±7.5 points) | 9.4% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.2% (±8.3 points) | 32.7% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.0% (±6.6 points) | 36.3% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.0% (±4.8 points) | 21.6% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Port Jervis, 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 Port Jervis
| Port Jervis | Orange County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.6% (±3.7 points) | 12.8% (±0.7 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.9% (±6.9 points) | 92.0% (±0.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.7% (±7.0 points) | 89.3% (±0.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Port Jervis, 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 Port Jervis
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Jervis | — | 25.2 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Matamoras | 0.9 mi | 29.9 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sparrow Bush | 1.8 mi | 36.5 minutes (±8.6) | Higher |
| Westfall Township | 4.2 mi | 27.9 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Greenville (Orange County) | 4.8 mi | 38.3 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Town of Deerpark | 5.1 mi | 31.7 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Milford | 6.8 mi | 19.9 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Montague Township | 7.0 mi | 41.0 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Milford Township (Pike County) | 7.7 mi | 25.4 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sparrow Bush, NY (36.5 minutes), Town of Greenville (Orange County), NY (38.3 minutes), Town of Deerpark, NY (31.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 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 Port Jervis
How long is the average commute in Port Jervis?
Workers who live in Port Jervis, NY take an average of 25.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Port Jervis without a car?
20.9% of households in Port Jervis have no vehicle, and 2.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Port Jervis?
8.6% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Port Jervis worked from home, and 82.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Jervis city, Orange County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Jervis city, Orange County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Jervis 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 Port Jervis city, Orange County, New York (county subdivision:59388, in state:36 county:071).
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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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