The unincorporated hamlet of Sloatsburg, NY, located in Rockland County, is home to a population of just over 2,200 people as estimated by the 2010 US Census. With its small population size and suburban feel, Sloatsburg relies heavily on public transportation options to provide access to the surrounding area. The village is served by four main transportation routes: Metro-North’s Port Jervis Line which links the village to New Jersey and Manhattan; Tappan Zee Express bus service with connections between Sloatsburg and White Plains; the Bee-Line express bus service which connects the village to Westchester County cities such as Yonkers and White Plains; and a local bus route that provides access throughout Rockland County. The availability of transportation in Sloatsburg makes it easier for residents to take advantage of all the amenities nearby while still being able to stay connected with their community.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Sloatsburg (zip 10974) takes 31.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Sloatsburg (zip 10974) get to work:
- 81.8% drive their own car alone
- 5.5% carpool with others
- 6.5% work from home
- 4.5% take mass transit