How long is the commute from Colfax, CA?
Workers who live in Colfax, CA take an average of 26.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
13.8% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.3 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Colfax get to work
| Means of transportation | Colfax | Placer County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.1% (±11.6 points) | 67.5% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.9% (±6.7 points) | 6.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.9 points) | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.8% (±8.5 points) | 22.7% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Colfax, the average commute is not measurably different from Placer County (27.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Colfax, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Placer County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Placer County, Colfax ranks 7 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 634 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Colfax
| Vehicles available | Colfax | Placer County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±3.3 points) | 4.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.6% (±10.5 points) | 26.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% (±11.8 points) | 41.0% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.5% (±6.0 points) | 28.6% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Colfax, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Placer County (4.2%).
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 Colfax
| Colfax | Placer County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.8% (±8.5 points) | 22.7% (±0.8 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.3% (±6.5 points) | 97.7% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.2% (±6.9 points) | 94.2% (±0.5 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Colfax, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Placer County (94.2%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Colfax
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax | — | 26.3 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Alta Sierra | 5.6 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lake of the Pines | 6.9 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Meadow Vista | 7.8 mi | 30.8 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Foresthill | 9.0 mi | 38.3 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
| Grass Valley | 10 mi | 16.9 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Nevada City | 12 mi | 21.0 minutes (±12.2) | Not measurably different |
| North Auburn | 13 mi | 27.1 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Georgetown | 14 mi | 31.8 minutes (±11.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Grass Valley, CA (16.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Foresthill, CA (38.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Placer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foresthill | 38.3 minutes (±8.5) |
| 2 | Sunnyside-Tahoe City | 37.9 minutes (±12.4) |
| 3 | Meadow Vista | 30.8 minutes (±6.7) |
| 4 | Lincoln | 29.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 5 | Roseville | 27.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 6 | North Auburn | 27.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 7 | Colfax | 26.3 minutes (±5.2) |
| 8 | Rocklin | 26.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 9 | Granite Bay | 25.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 10 | Loomis | 24.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 11 | Penryn | 23.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 12 | Sheridan | 22.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 13 | Kings Beach | 21.3 minutes (±4.5) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Placer 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 Colfax
How long is the average commute in Colfax?
Workers who live in Colfax, CA take an average of 26.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Colfax without a car?
5.8% of households in Colfax have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Colfax?
13.8% (±8.5 points) of workers who live in Colfax worked from home, and 86.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colfax city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colfax city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colfax 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 Colfax city, California (place:14498, 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 last updated on .
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