Nearly half of Manhattan office workers are currently working from their offices on an average workday, according to a survey released Thursday. For instance, 391 008 workers are commuting from Kings County (Brooklyn), 370 243 from Queens County and 191 620 from Bronx County. Among Bronx commuters, 41 percent are employed in their home district, while 38 percent are employed in Manhattan. This data summary provides details on the average travel time in each of the city's neighborhoods; compares the travel times of workers from different industries; shows what forms of transportation (car, public transportation, or walking) are most common in each neighborhood; and reveals that the number of residents commuting to work in their own district is increasing.
Public transportation is the most popular mode of transport for 59 percent of New Yorkers. However, in 10 of the city's 55 neighborhoods, more people who commute daily rely on cars or taxis than on any other form of transportation. Manhattan (also known as New York County) has one of the highest numbers of people traveling daily from another county in the country. With such a large influx of tourists and commuters, New York City is known for its traffic, especially during rush hours when people flood streets and subway tunnels.
All but 10 percent of employees in housing and food services, 15 percent in retail and 15 percent in the healthcare sector live in New York City. The Partnership, a nonprofit organization comprised of business leaders and companies based in New York City, called the increase “slow but steady.” Of the ten neighborhoods with the longest commutes, four are located in Brooklyn, four are located in Queens and two are located in the Bronx. If you're looking for work in the city, considering moving to another neighborhood or district, or relocating your business to a new location, it's essential to take into account travel time. Known by many as the city that never sleeps, New York City is one of the busiest urban centers in the world.
While Manhattan is clearly the city's employment center, New Yorkers are more likely to commute to work within their own district. This trend is especially true for those living in The Bronx. According to a survey released Thursday, 191 620 people commute from The Bronx to work every day. Of these commuters, 41 percent are employed within their home district while 38 percent are employed in Manhattan.
The Partnership found that public transportation is still the most popular mode of transport for 59 percent of New Yorkers. However, 10 out of 55 neighborhoods have more people commuting daily by car or taxi than any other form of transportation. This includes two neighborhoods located in The Bronx. When it comes to commuting times, The Bronx has some of the longest commutes among all New York City boroughs.
Of the ten neighborhoods with the longest commutes, four are located in Brooklyn, four are located in Queens and two are located in The Bronx. It's important to note that not all industries have equal commuting times. For instance, those working in housing and food services have an average commute time of only 10 minutes while those working in healthcare have an average commute time of 25 minutes. When it comes to relocating your business or looking for a job within New York City, it's essential to take into account travel time.
With its large influx of tourists and commuters every day, New York City is known for its traffic congestion during rush hours when people flood streets and subway tunnels. The Partnership found that more people are choosing to commute within their own district than ever before. This trend is especially true for those living in The Bronx where 41 percent of commuters are employed within their home district while 38 percent are employed in Manhattan.
