Monroe County, NY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
5.1%
Labor Force
393,043
Employed
372,783
Mean Commute
17 min
Work from Home
13.7%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone72.9%
Carpool7.6%
Public Transit1.8%
Walk2.4%
Bike0.4%
Work from Home13.7%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector86.2%
Government41.7%
Self-Employed5.0%
Monroe County, NY has an unemployment rate of 5.1% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 393,043 people. The average commute time is 17 minutes. 13.7% of workers work from home. 86.2% of workers are in the private sector.