How long is the commute from Riverhead (community), NY?
Workers who live in Riverhead (community), NY take an average of 24.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
5.9% work from home.
12.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.4 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Households without a car
- 12.2%
How people in Riverhead (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Riverhead (community) | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.8% (±8.3 points) | 72.1% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±6.0 points) | 7.5% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 4.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±2.3 points) | 1.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.4 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.9% (±3.4 points) | 12.0% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Riverhead (community), the average commute is lower than in Suffolk County (31.1 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 Riverhead (community), 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, Riverhead (community) ranks 99 of 113 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 278 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Riverhead (community)
| Vehicles available | Riverhead (community) | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.2% (±5.0 points) | 5.1% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.8% (±7.8 points) | 27.1% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.7% (±6.7 points) | 39.1% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.2% (±5.2 points) | 28.8% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Riverhead (community), the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Suffolk County (5.1%).
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 Riverhead (community)
| Riverhead (community) | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.9% (±3.4 points) | 12.0% (±0.4 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±3.1 points) | 96.5% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% (±3.4 points) | 93.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Riverhead (community), the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Riverhead (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverhead (community) | — | 24.4 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Northville (community) | 2.9 mi | 17.7 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Riverside (community) | 3.2 mi | 35.0 minutes (±15.3) | Not measurably different |
| Aquebogue | 3.2 mi | 26.0 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Baiting Hollow | 3.6 mi | 31.0 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Jamesport | 4.9 mi | 36.2 minutes (±9.9) | Higher |
| Calverton | 5.5 mi | 27.9 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Flanders | 5.7 mi | 33.6 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Laurel | 6.5 mi | 24.0 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jamesport, NY (36.2 minutes), Flanders, NY (33.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 93 | Bay Shore | 26.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 94 | Greenport West | 26.1 minutes (±11.0) |
| 95 (tie) | Aquebogue | 26.0 minutes (±6.0) |
| 95 (tie) | Baywood | 26.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 97 | Setauket | 25.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 98 | Shinnecock Hills | 25.2 minutes (±6.8) |
| 99 | Riverhead (community) | 24.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 100 | Westhampton | 24.2 minutes (±4.8) |
| 101 | Laurel | 24.0 minutes (±7.6) |
| 102 (tie) | Mattituck | 23.9 minutes (±6.6) |
| 102 (tie) | Noyack | 23.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 104 | Northwest Harbor | 23.3 minutes (±4.8) |
| 105 | Montauk | 23.0 minutes (±5.9) |
Showing 13 of 113 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Riverhead (community) 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 Riverhead, 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 Riverhead (community)
How long is the average commute in Riverhead (community)?
Workers who live in Riverhead (community), NY take an average of 24.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Riverhead (community) without a car?
12.2% of households in Riverhead (community) have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Riverhead (community)?
5.9% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Riverhead (community) worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverhead CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverhead CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverhead 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 Riverhead CDP, New York (place:61973, 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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