How long is the commute from Sayville, NY?
Workers who live in Sayville, NY take an average of 29.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.8% of workers drive alone to work.
2.2% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
16.2% work from home.
6.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.1 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 2.2%
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.3%
How people in Sayville get to work
| Means of transportation | Sayville | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.8% (±4.7 points) | 72.1% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% (±1.5 points) | 7.5% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.2% (±1.0 points) | 4.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.9 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.2% (±4.4 points) | 12.0% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Sayville, the average commute is not measurably different from Suffolk County (31.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sayville, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Suffolk County, Sayville ranks 78 of 113 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 212 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sayville
| Vehicles available | Sayville | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% (±2.0 points) | 5.1% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.1% (±4.5 points) | 27.1% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.2% (±5.0 points) | 39.1% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.5% (±3.2 points) | 28.8% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Sayville, 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 Sayville
| Sayville | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.2% (±4.4 points) | 12.0% (±0.4 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±1.7 points) | 96.5% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.9% (±1.9 points) | 93.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sayville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Suffolk County (93.2%).
It is also higher than in New York (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sayville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sayville | — | 29.1 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Bayport | 1.5 mi | 30.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| West Sayville | 1.6 mi | 28.4 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Point | 2.6 mi | 40.5 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Oakdale | 2.7 mi | 28.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bohemia | 3.3 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Holbrook | 3.3 mi | 34.1 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Village of Patchogue | 3.6 mi | 32.4 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| North Patchogue | 4.1 mi | 31.5 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Blue Point, NY (40.5 minutes), Holbrook, NY (34.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 71 (tie) | Stony Brook | 29.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 73 | East Patchogue | 29.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 74 (tie) | Hauppauge | 29.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 74 (tie) | Moriches | 29.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 74 (tie) | St. James | 29.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 77 | East Quogue | 29.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 78 | Sayville | 29.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 79 (tie) | North Amityville | 28.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 79 (tie) | West Sayville | 28.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 81 | Lake Ronkonkoma | 28.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 82 | Oakdale | 28.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 83 (tie) | Bohemia | 27.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 83 (tie) | Calverton | 27.9 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 13 of 113 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Sayville 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 Islip, 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 Sayville
How long is the average commute in Sayville?
Workers who live in Sayville, NY take an average of 29.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sayville without a car?
6.3% of households in Sayville have no vehicle, and 2.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sayville?
16.2% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Sayville worked from home, and 92.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sayville CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sayville CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sayville 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 Sayville CDP, New York (place:65409, 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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