How long is the commute from Atherton, CA?
Workers who live in Atherton, CA take an average of 23.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.7% take public transportation.
3.8% of workers walk to work.
40.8% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.2 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.7%
- Work from home
- 40.8%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Atherton get to work
| Means of transportation | Atherton | San Mateo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 44.9% (±6.4 points) | 56.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±3.9 points) | 8.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% (±1.9 points) | 5.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.8% (±2.6 points) | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.6 points) | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 40.8% (±5.9 points) | 24.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Atherton, the average commute is not measurably different from San Mateo County (26.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Atherton, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in San Mateo County (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In San Mateo County, Atherton ranks 27 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 816 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Atherton
| Vehicles available | Atherton | San Mateo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±1.4 points) | 5.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 12.0% (±3.8 points) | 31.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% (±5.9 points) | 38.2% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 51.1% (±6.3 points) | 24.8% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Atherton, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in San Mateo County (5.8%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Atherton
| Atherton | San Mateo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 40.8% (±5.9 points) | 24.3% (±0.6 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±1.4 points) | 97.7% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.6% (±2.0 points) | 95.7% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Atherton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from San Mateo County (95.7%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Atherton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton | — | 23.2 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| North Fair Oaks | 1.3 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| West Menlo Park | 1.6 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Stanford | 2.8 mi | 14.6 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Menlo Park | 3.3 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Emerald Lake Hills | 3.6 mi | 27.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| East Palo Alto | 3.8 mi | 23.7 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Ladera | 4.0 mi | 20.7 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Woodside | 4.0 mi | 28.8 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Stanford, CA (14.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Woodside, CA (28.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Mateo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 21 (tie) | Redwood City | 24.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 21 (tie) | Broadmoor | 24.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 23 | Highlands | 24.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 24 | Menlo Park | 23.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 25 (tie) | East Palo Alto | 23.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 25 (tie) | San Bruno | 23.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 27 | Atherton | 23.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 28 | North Fair Oaks | 22.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 29 (tie) | Ladera | 20.7 minutes (±6.9) |
| 29 (tie) | West Menlo Park | 20.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 31 | Portola Valley | 19.3 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 11 of 31 places in San Mateo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Atherton
How long is the average commute in Atherton?
Workers who live in Atherton, CA take an average of 23.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Atherton without a car?
1.7% of households in Atherton have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Atherton?
40.8% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Atherton worked from home, and 97.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atherton town, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atherton town, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atherton town, California
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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