How long is the commute from Berkeley, CA?
Workers who live in Berkeley, CA take an average of 27.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.2% of workers drive alone to work.
12.4% take public transportation.
13.6% of workers walk to work.
37.1% work from home.
20.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.8 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 12.4%
- Work from home
- 37.1%
- Households without a car
- 20.7%
How people in Berkeley get to work
| Means of transportation | Berkeley | Alameda County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 27.2% (±1.6 points) | 52.6% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.3% (±0.6 points) | 8.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 12.4% (±1.1 points) | 7.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 13.6% (±1.2 points) | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.4% (±0.9 points) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 37.1% (±1.8 points) | 25.7% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Berkeley, the average commute is lower than in Alameda County (31.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Berkeley, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Alameda County (7.7%).
It is also higher than in California (2.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Alameda County, Berkeley ranks 19 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 528 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Berkeley
| Vehicles available | Berkeley | Alameda County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 20.7% (±1.5 points) | 10.0% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.7% (±1.4 points) | 33.7% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.5% (±1.3 points) | 35.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.1% (±0.9 points) | 20.6% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Berkeley, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Alameda County (10.0%).
It is also higher than in California (7.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Berkeley
| Berkeley | Alameda County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 37.1% (±1.8 points) | 25.7% (±0.4 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±0.6 points) | 97.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.3% (±0.8 points) | 94.4% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Berkeley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Alameda County (94.4%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Berkeley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley | — | 27.8 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Emeryville | 1.9 mi | 28.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Albany | 2.0 mi | 30.8 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Kensington | 2.8 mi | 32.7 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| El Cerrito | 3.7 mi | 33.3 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Piedmont | 4.8 mi | 31.7 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| East Richmond Heights | 5.5 mi | 37.1 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Richmond | 6.9 mi | 34.2 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Rollingwood | 7.1 mi | 34.2 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Albany, CA (30.8 minutes), Kensington, CA (32.7 minutes), El Cerrito, CA (33.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Alameda County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Albany | 30.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 14 | Newark | 30.6 minutes (±0.9) |
| 15 | Fremont | 30.3 minutes (±0.5) |
| 16 | Livermore | 30.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 17 | Oakland | 29.8 minutes (±0.4) |
| 18 | Emeryville | 28.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 19 | Berkeley | 27.8 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 7 of 19 places in Alameda 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 Berkeley
How long is the average commute in Berkeley?
Workers who live in Berkeley, CA take an average of 27.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Berkeley without a car?
20.7% of households in Berkeley have no vehicle, and 12.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Berkeley?
37.1% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Berkeley worked from home, and 94.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkeley city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkeley city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkeley city, California
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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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