How long is the commute from Clearlake, CA?
Workers who live in Clearlake, CA take an average of 33.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.7% take public transportation.
3.2% of workers walk to work.
12.2% work from home.
8.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.1 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.7%
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.8%
How people in Clearlake get to work
| Means of transportation | Clearlake | Lake County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.2% (±6.4 points) | 70.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.3% (±5.1 points) | 9.9% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% (±1.5 points) | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.2% (±2.0 points) | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | 1.3% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.2% (±3.9 points) | 14.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Clearlake, the average commute is not measurably different from Lake County (32.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Clearlake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lake County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Clearlake ranks 5 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 226 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Clearlake
| Vehicles available | Clearlake | Lake County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% (±2.9 points) | 5.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.1% (±4.9 points) | 30.5% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.1% (±4.4 points) | 33.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.0% (±4.3 points) | 30.3% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Clearlake, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lake County (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Clearlake
| Clearlake | Lake County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.2% (±3.9 points) | 14.3% (±2.0 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% (±2.8 points) | 94.6% (±1.0 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.1% (±3.9 points) | 87.1% (±1.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Clearlake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Lake County (87.1%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Clearlake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearlake | — | 33.1 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Clearlake Oaks | 4.4 mi | 19.6 minutes (±12.3) | Lower |
| Clearlake Riviera | 4.8 mi | 35.8 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lucerne | 9.9 mi | 38.9 minutes (±12.6) | Not measurably different |
| Kelseyville | 11 mi | 28.6 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hidden Valley Lake | 12 mi | 41.9 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
| Middletown | 14 mi | 29.6 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeport | 16 mi | 19.1 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Nice | 17 mi | 34.1 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clearlake Oaks, CA (19.6 minutes), Lakeport, CA (19.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hidden Valley Lake | 41.9 minutes (±9.3) |
| 2 | Lucerne | 38.9 minutes (±12.6) |
| 3 | Clearlake Riviera | 35.8 minutes (±5.4) |
| 4 | Nice | 34.1 minutes (±8.2) |
| 5 | Clearlake | 33.1 minutes (±5.2) |
| 6 | Middletown | 29.6 minutes (±9.6) |
| 7 | Kelseyville | 28.6 minutes (±6.3) |
| 8 | Upper Lake | 26.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 9 | Clearlake Oaks | 19.6 minutes (±12.3) |
| 10 | Lakeport | 19.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 11 | North Lakeport | 16.9 minutes (±5.7) |
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 Clearlake
How long is the average commute in Clearlake?
Workers who live in Clearlake, CA take an average of 33.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Clearlake without a car?
8.8% of households in Clearlake have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Clearlake?
12.2% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Clearlake worked from home, and 82.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clearlake city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clearlake city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clearlake 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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