How long is the commute from Auburn, CA?
Workers who live in Auburn, CA take an average of 21.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
5.2% of workers walk to work.
19.0% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.2 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 19.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Auburn get to work
| Means of transportation | Auburn | Placer County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.7% (±4.2 points) | 67.5% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±3.1 points) | 6.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.2% (±2.6 points) | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.7% (±2.6 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.0% (±3.0 points) | 22.7% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Auburn, the average commute is lower than in Placer County (27.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Auburn, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Placer County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Placer County, Auburn ranks 14 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 909 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Auburn
| Vehicles available | Auburn | Placer County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±2.1 points) | 4.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.1% (±5.0 points) | 26.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% (±4.4 points) | 41.0% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.2% (±3.6 points) | 28.6% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Auburn, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Placer County (4.2%).
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 Auburn
| Auburn | Placer County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.0% (±3.0 points) | 22.7% (±0.8 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% (±2.2 points) | 97.7% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.5% (±2.8 points) | 94.2% (±0.5 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Auburn, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Placer County (94.2%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Auburn
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | — | 21.2 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| North Auburn | 2.5 mi | 27.1 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Newcastle | 3.6 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Auburn Lake Trails | 5.3 mi | 40.8 minutes (±11.4) | Higher |
| Penryn | 6.0 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Meadow Vista | 7.7 mi | 30.8 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Loomis | 8.7 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lake of the Pines | 10.0 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Granite Bay | 11 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Auburn, CA (27.1 minutes), Auburn Lake Trails, CA (40.8 minutes), Meadow Vista, CA (30.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Placer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Rocklin | 26.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 9 | Granite Bay | 25.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 10 | Loomis | 24.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 11 | Penryn | 23.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 12 | Sheridan | 22.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 13 | Kings Beach | 21.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 14 | Auburn | 21.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 15 | Newcastle | 20.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 16 | Tahoe Vista | 19.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 17 | Cedar Flat | 18.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 18 | Dollar Point | 13.0 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 11 of 18 places in Placer 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 Auburn
How long is the average commute in Auburn?
Workers who live in Auburn, CA take an average of 21.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Auburn without a car?
4.3% of households in Auburn have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Auburn?
19.0% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Auburn worked from home, and 89.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Auburn city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Auburn city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Auburn city, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Auburn city, California (place:03204, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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