How long is the commute from Brentwood, CA?
Workers who live in Brentwood, CA take an average of 40.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
18.6% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 40.0 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Brentwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Brentwood | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.8% (±2.8 points) | 59.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.6% (±1.6 points) | 10.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±0.6 points) | 5.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±1.0 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.5 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.6% (±2.4 points) | 21.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Brentwood, the average commute is higher than in Contra Costa County (35.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brentwood, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Contra Costa County (5.4%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Contra Costa County, Brentwood ranks 6 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 79 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brentwood
| Vehicles available | Brentwood | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±1.0 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.3% (±3.0 points) | 28.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% (±2.9 points) | 37.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.9% (±2.8 points) | 28.9% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Brentwood, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Contra Costa County (5.2%).
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 Brentwood
| Brentwood | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.6% (±2.4 points) | 21.3% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±0.4 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.6% (±1.1 points) | 95.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Brentwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Contra Costa County (95.6%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Brentwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood | — | 40.0 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Knightsen | 4.3 mi | 43.8 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Oakley | 4.4 mi | 40.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Antioch | 5.1 mi | 42.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Byron | 5.9 mi | 38.1 minutes (±11.9) | Not measurably different |
| Discovery Bay | 6.9 mi | 44.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pittsburg | 11 mi | 38.0 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Clayton | 12 mi | 35.5 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Camino Tassajara | 13 mi | 44.6 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clayton, CA (35.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Contra Costa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camino Tassajara | 44.6 minutes (±8.6) |
| 2 | Discovery Bay | 44.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | Knightsen | 43.8 minutes (±8.3) |
| 4 | Antioch | 42.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 5 | Oakley | 40.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 6 | Brentwood | 40.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Crockett | 39.4 minutes (±6.8) |
| 8 | Norris Canyon | 38.2 minutes (±9.0) |
| 9 (tie) | Byron | 38.1 minutes (±11.9) |
| 9 (tie) | Rodeo | 38.1 minutes (±7.1) |
| 11 | Pittsburg | 38.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 12 | Hercules | 37.6 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 12 of 47 places in Contra Costa 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 Brentwood
How long is the average commute in Brentwood?
Workers who live in Brentwood, CA take an average of 40.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brentwood without a car?
3.6% of households in Brentwood have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brentwood?
18.6% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Brentwood worked from home, and 96.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brentwood city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brentwood city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brentwood 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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Figures last updated on .
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