Highest share commuting by public transportation in Essex County
The share of workers who commute by public transportation (Census). A high share signals practical train, PATH, ferry or bus service. Confirm routes and times for your own commute.
| # | Town | County | Commute by transit | Avg commute | Typical home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glen Ridge | Essex | 22.2% | 35.8 min | $1.16M |
| 2 | South Orange | Essex | 22.2% | 38.6 min | $1.08M |
| 3 | Millburn | Essex | 22.1% | 41.9 min | $1.30M |
| 4 | East Orange | Essex | 20.3% | 35.4 min | $477K |
| 5 | Maplewood | Essex | 19.8% | 38.5 min | $960K |
| 6 | Newark | Essex | 19.3% | 32.6 min | $480K |
| 7 | Orange | Essex | 18.5% | 32 min | $462K |
| 8 | Irvington | Essex | 16.1% | 34.9 min | $420K |
| 9 | Montclair | Essex | 14.6% | 35.6 min | $1.15M |
| 10 | West Orange | Essex | 12.5% | 34.4 min | $690K |
| 11 | Livingston | Essex | 11.9% | 37.6 min | $1.09M |
| 12 | Bloomfield | Essex | 11.6% | 32.4 min | $606K |
| 13 | Cedar Grove | Essex | 10.3% | 34.2 min | $771K |
| 14 | Verona | Essex | 9.6% | 32.4 min | $758K |
| 15 | Nutley | Essex | 9.1% | 30.9 min | $651K |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates; Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Sept. 30, 2026. Municipalities with at least 2,000 residents in Essex County. Click a column to sort.
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Questions, answered
Which Essex County town ranks #1 for highest share commuting by public transportation?
Glen Ridge (Essex County), at 22.2%, among 22 municipalities with at least 2,000 residents. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Where does this data come from?
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Rankings cover municipalities in Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Union, Middlesex, Somerset and Monmouth counties with at least 2,000 residents.
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