How long is the commute from Setauket, NY?
Workers who live in Setauket, NY take an average of 25.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
22.3% work from home.
0.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.5 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Households without a car
- 0.8%
How people in Setauket get to work
| Means of transportation | Setauket | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.5% (±6.3 points) | 72.1% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.4% (±1.9 points) | 7.5% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±1.1 points) | 4.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.8 points) | 1.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.3% (±6.1 points) | 12.0% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Setauket, 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 Setauket, 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, Setauket ranks 97 of 113 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 268 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Setauket
| Vehicles available | Setauket | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 5.1% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.5% (±7.1 points) | 27.1% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% (±9.2 points) | 39.1% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.8% (±10.1 points) | 28.8% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Setauket, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in 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 Setauket
| Setauket | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.3% (±6.1 points) | 12.0% (±0.4 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±2.9 points) | 96.5% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.9% (±1.1 points) | 93.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Setauket, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Suffolk County (93.2%).
It is also higher than in New York (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Setauket
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setauket | — | 25.5 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Village of Poquott | 1.3 mi | 32.9 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Village of Old Field | 1.5 mi | 23.2 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| East Setauket | 2.2 mi | 30.2 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Village of Belle Terre | 2.6 mi | 36.2 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Stony Brook University | 2.7 mi | 16.2 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Stony Brook | 2.9 mi | 29.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Port Jefferson Station | 3.0 mi | 29.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Port Jefferson | 3.3 mi | 30.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Stony Brook University, NY (16.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Poquott, NY (32.9 minutes), East Setauket, NY (30.2 minutes), Village of Belle Terre, NY (36.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 91 (tie) | North Bay Shore | 26.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 91 (tie) | North Great River | 26.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 113 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Setauket 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 Setauket
How long is the average commute in Setauket?
Workers who live in Setauket, NY take an average of 25.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Setauket without a car?
0.8% of households in Setauket have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Setauket?
22.3% (±6.1 points) of workers who live in Setauket worked from home, and 98.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Setauket CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Setauket CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Setauket 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 Setauket CDP, New York (place:66465, 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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