How long is the commute from Brisbane, CA?
Workers who live in Brisbane, CA take an average of 33.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.3% of workers drive alone to work.
7.9% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
34.5% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.8 minutes (±5.5)
- Public transportation
- 7.9%
- Work from home
- 34.5%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Brisbane get to work
| Means of transportation | Brisbane | San Mateo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 38.3% (±9.2 points) | 56.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.9% (±10.3 points) | 8.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.9% (±5.6 points) | 5.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.6 points) | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 34.5% (±8.8 points) | 24.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Brisbane, the average commute is higher than in San Mateo County (26.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brisbane, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from 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, Brisbane ranks 2 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 199 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brisbane
| Vehicles available | Brisbane | San Mateo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±2.8 points) | 5.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.2% (±11.2 points) | 31.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.3% (±11.4 points) | 38.2% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.2% (±5.6 points) | 24.8% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Brisbane, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Brisbane
| Brisbane | San Mateo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 34.5% (±8.8 points) | 24.3% (±0.6 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±2.2 points) | 97.7% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.1% (±2.1 points) | 95.7% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Brisbane, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in 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 Brisbane
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | — | 33.8 minutes (±5.5) | — |
| South San Francisco | 1.5 mi | 25.6 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Colma | 3.8 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| San Bruno | 4.4 mi | 23.7 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Daly City | 4.8 mi | 28.8 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Millbrae | 5.4 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Broadmoor | 5.5 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Burlingame | 6.0 mi | 30.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Pacifica | 7.0 mi | 27.2 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South San Francisco, CA (25.6 minutes), San Bruno, CA (23.7 minutes), Broadmoor, CA (24.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Honda | 40.2 minutes (±7.9) |
| 2 | Brisbane | 33.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 3 | Moss Beach | 32.4 minutes (±6.5) |
| 4 | Montara | 31.2 minutes (±7.6) |
| 5 | Burlingame | 30.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 | El Granada | 30.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 | Foster City | 29.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 8 | Half Moon Bay | 29.3 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 8 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 Brisbane
How long is the average commute in Brisbane?
Workers who live in Brisbane, CA take an average of 33.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brisbane without a car?
3.3% of households in Brisbane have no vehicle, and 7.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brisbane?
34.5% (±8.8 points) of workers who live in Brisbane worked from home, and 98.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brisbane city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brisbane city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brisbane 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 Brisbane city, California (place:08310, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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