How long is the commute from Clayton, CA?
Workers who live in Clayton, CA take an average of 35.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
21.7% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.5 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 21.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Clayton get to work
| Means of transportation | Clayton | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.3% (±4.8 points) | 59.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% (±2.4 points) | 10.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±1.1 points) | 5.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.0 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±1.3 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.7% (±4.3 points) | 21.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Clayton, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Clayton, 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, Clayton ranks 17 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 158 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Clayton
| Vehicles available | Clayton | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±2.2 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.0% (±5.0 points) | 28.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% (±5.3 points) | 37.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.2% (±6.3 points) | 28.9% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Clayton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Clayton
| Clayton | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.7% (±4.3 points) | 21.3% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±1.4 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.3% (±1.5 points) | 95.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Clayton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in 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 Clayton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | — | 35.5 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Concord | 4.5 mi | 32.6 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Pittsburg | 5.6 mi | 38.0 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Walnut Creek | 6.6 mi | 30.6 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Bay Point | 6.6 mi | 36.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Contra Costa Centre | 6.8 mi | 33.8 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| San Miguel (Contra Costa County) | 6.9 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Diablo | 7.0 mi | 32.8 minutes (±21.4) | Not measurably different |
| Alamo | 7.5 mi | 29.2 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Walnut Creek, CA (30.6 minutes), San Miguel (Contra Costa County), CA (30.3 minutes), Alamo, CA (29.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Pittsburg | 38.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 12 | Hercules | 37.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 13 | East Richmond Heights | 37.1 minutes (±5.7) |
| 14 (tie) | Orinda | 36.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 14 (tie) | Bay Point | 36.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 14 (tie) | Blackhawk | 36.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 17 | Clayton | 35.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 18 | Pinole | 35.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 19 | Tara Hills | 34.8 minutes (±4.5) |
| 20 | San Ramon | 34.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 21 | Mountain View (community) | 34.3 minutes (±9.3) |
| 22 (tie) | Richmond | 34.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 22 (tie) | Rollingwood | 34.2 minutes (±6.5) |
Showing 13 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 Clayton
How long is the average commute in Clayton?
Workers who live in Clayton, CA take an average of 35.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Clayton without a car?
3.7% of households in Clayton have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Clayton?
21.7% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Clayton worked from home, and 98.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton city, California
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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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