Highest share commuting by public transportation in North & Central NJ
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 | West New York | Hudson | 37.1% | 34.5 min | $448K |
| 2 | Union City | Hudson | 36.8% | 33.1 min | $559K |
| 3 | Hoboken | Hudson | 36.6% | 36.8 min | $894K |
| 4 | Jersey City | Hudson | 36.1% | 36.8 min | $657K |
| 5 | Weehawken | Hudson | 34.7% | 36.8 min | $878K |
| 6 | Harrison | Hudson | 29.4% | 40.7 min | $584K |
| 7 | Edgewater | Bergen | 23% | 38.1 min | $703K |
| 8 | Glen Ridge | Essex | 22.2% | 35.8 min | $1.16M |
| 9 | South Orange | Essex | 22.2% | 38.6 min | $1.08M |
| 10 | Millburn | Essex | 22.1% | 41.9 min | $1.30M |
| 11 | North Bergen | Hudson | 21.5% | 33.1 min | $574K |
| 12 | Cliffside Park | Bergen | 20.4% | 35.5 min | $625K |
| 13 | Guttenberg | Hudson | 20.4% | 38.7 min | $410K |
| 14 | East Orange | Essex | 20.3% | 35.4 min | $477K |
| 15 | Fort Lee | Bergen | 20.2% | 35 min | $593K |
| 16 | Bayonne | Hudson | 19.9% | 33.7 min | $588K |
| 17 | Maplewood | Essex | 19.8% | 38.5 min | $960K |
| 18 | Secaucus | Hudson | 19.4% | 32.5 min | $658K |
| 19 | Newark | Essex | 19.3% | 32.6 min | $480K |
| 20 | Orange | Essex | 18.5% | 32 min | $462K |
| 21 | Atlantic Highlands | Monmouth | 18.1% | 41.2 min | $873K |
| 22 | Fair Haven | Monmouth | 18.1% | 44.1 min | $1.64M |
| 23 | Chatham | Morris | 18% | 39.2 min | n/a |
| 24 | Summit | Union | 17.6% | 33.5 min | $1.41M |
| 25 | Rutherford | Bergen | 17.2% | 33.8 min | $763K |
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 Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Union, Middlesex, Somerset and Monmouth counties. Click a column to sort.
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Which NJ town ranks #1 for highest share commuting by public transportation?
West New York (Hudson County), at 37.1%, among 258 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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