How long is the commute from Ridge, NY?
Workers who live in Ridge, NY take an average of 36.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
17.9% work from home.
5.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.3 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.2%
How people in Ridge get to work
| Means of transportation | Ridge | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.0% (±6.9 points) | 72.1% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% (±4.6 points) | 7.5% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 4.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.5 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.9% (±7.5 points) | 12.0% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Ridge, the average commute is higher than in Suffolk County (31.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New York (32.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ridge, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Suffolk County (4.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Suffolk County, Ridge ranks 15 of 113 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 73 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ridge
| Vehicles available | Ridge | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% (±2.1 points) | 5.1% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.7% (±6.0 points) | 27.1% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.7% (±4.6 points) | 39.1% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.3% (±5.0 points) | 28.8% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Ridge, 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 lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ridge
| Ridge | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.9% (±7.5 points) | 12.0% (±0.4 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% (±3.8 points) | 96.5% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.3% (±3.5 points) | 93.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ridge, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in 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 Ridge
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge | — | 36.3 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| East Shoreham | 3.3 mi | 32.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Middle Island | 3.5 mi | 31.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Rocky Point | 3.6 mi | 36.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Shoreham | 3.8 mi | 29.2 minutes (±5.3) | Lower |
| Gordon Heights | 4.9 mi | 39.3 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| Wading River | 5.1 mi | 32.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Yaphank | 5.6 mi | 32.0 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Manorville | 5.9 mi | 32.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Shoreham, NY (29.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 18 | Centerport | 35.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 19 (tie) | Fort Salonga | 35.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 19 (tie) | Greenlawn | 35.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 21 | Nesconset | 35.2 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 13 of 113 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Ridge 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 Brookhaven, 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 Ridge
How long is the average commute in Ridge?
Workers who live in Ridge, NY take an average of 36.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ridge without a car?
5.2% of households in Ridge have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ridge?
17.9% (±7.5 points) of workers who live in Ridge worked from home, and 89.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridge CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridge CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridge CDP, New York
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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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