How long is the commute from Castro Valley, CA?
Workers who live in Castro Valley, CA take an average of 32.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.5% of workers drive alone to work.
5.2% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
21.3% work from home.
5.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.7 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 5.2%
- Work from home
- 21.3%
- Households without a car
- 5.5%
How people in Castro Valley get to work
| Means of transportation | Castro Valley | Alameda County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.5% (±2.4 points) | 52.6% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±1.5 points) | 8.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.2% (±1.7 points) | 7.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±0.6 points) | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±0.5 points) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.3% (±2.2 points) | 25.7% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Castro Valley, the average commute is higher than in Alameda County (31.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Castro Valley, the share commuting by public transportation is lower 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, Castro Valley ranks 5 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 245 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Castro Valley
| Vehicles available | Castro Valley | Alameda County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% (±1.3 points) | 10.0% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.1% (±2.0 points) | 33.7% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.9% (±2.7 points) | 35.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.4% (±2.5 points) | 20.6% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Castro Valley, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Alameda County (10.0%).
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 Castro Valley
| Castro Valley | Alameda County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.3% (±2.2 points) | 25.7% (±0.4 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±1.1 points) | 97.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.7% (±0.9 points) | 94.4% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Castro Valley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Alameda County (94.4%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Castro Valley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castro Valley | — | 32.7 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Fairview | 2.3 mi | 35.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cherryland | 3.0 mi | 31.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ashland | 3.1 mi | 32.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| San Lorenzo | 4.6 mi | 31.0 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Norris Canyon | 4.8 mi | 38.2 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| San Leandro | 5.5 mi | 31.2 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hayward | 6.1 mi | 32.3 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Union City | 7.7 mi | 31.9 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dublin | 35.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 2 | Fairview | 35.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 3 | Pleasanton | 34.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 4 (tie) | Ashland | 32.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 4 (tie) | Castro Valley | 32.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 6 | Hayward | 32.3 minutes (±0.7) |
| 7 | Union City | 31.9 minutes (±0.8) |
| 8 | Piedmont | 31.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 | Alameda | 31.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 10 | San Leandro | 31.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 11 (tie) | Cherryland | 31.0 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 11 of 19 places in Alameda County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Castro Valley is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Castro Valley
How long is the average commute in Castro Valley?
Workers who live in Castro Valley, CA take an average of 32.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Castro Valley without a car?
5.5% of households in Castro Valley have no vehicle, and 5.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Castro Valley?
21.3% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Castro Valley worked from home, and 96.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Castro Valley CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Castro Valley CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Castro Valley CDP, 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 Castro Valley CDP, California (place:11964, 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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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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