How long is the commute from Thiells, NY?
Workers who live in Thiells, NY take an average of 32.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.9% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
12.8% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.4 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.9%
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Thiells get to work
| Means of transportation | Thiells | Rockland County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.8% (±8.8 points) | 64.8% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.0% (±6.4 points) | 9.5% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.9% (±1.7 points) | 6.2% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.3 points) | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.8% (±5.6 points) | 13.4% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Thiells, the average commute is not measurably different from Rockland County (29.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New York (32.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Thiells, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Rockland County (6.2%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Rockland County, Thiells ranks 6 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 155 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Thiells
| Vehicles available | Thiells | Rockland County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±3.8 points) | 9.8% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.7% (±5.8 points) | 33.1% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.1% (±10.4 points) | 36.1% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.7% (±8.5 points) | 21.0% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Thiells, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Rockland County (9.8%).
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 Thiells
| Thiells | Rockland County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.8% (±5.6 points) | 13.4% (±0.8 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±2.8 points) | 91.7% (±0.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.5% (±3.5 points) | 87.8% (±0.8 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Thiells, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Rockland County (87.8%).
It is also higher than in New York (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Thiells
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiells | — | 32.4 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Mount Ivy | 1.2 mi | 27.7 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Village of West Haverstraw | 1.4 mi | 30.4 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Stony Point (community) | 1.9 mi | 35.2 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Pomona | 2.4 mi | 34.7 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Stony Point | 3.3 mi | 34.7 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| New City | 3.8 mi | 35.5 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Haverstraw | 4.0 mi | 29.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Montrose | 4.3 mi | 31.2 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Rockland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blauvelt | 41.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 2 | New City | 35.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 3 | Stony Point (community) | 35.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Valley Cottage | 33.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 5 | Tappan | 33.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Thiells | 32.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 7 | Nanuet | 30.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 8 | Pearl River | 30.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 9 | Hillcrest | 29.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | Viola | 28.7 minutes (±8.5) |
| 11 | Orangeburg | 28.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 12 | Congers | 27.8 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Rockland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Thiells 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 Haverstraw, 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 Thiells
How long is the average commute in Thiells?
Workers who live in Thiells, NY take an average of 32.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Thiells without a car?
4.5% of households in Thiells have no vehicle, and 1.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Thiells?
12.8% (±5.6 points) of workers who live in Thiells worked from home, and 96.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thiells CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thiells CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thiells 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 Thiells CDP, New York (place:73583, 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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