How long is the commute from Concord, CA?
Workers who live in Concord, CA take an average of 32.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.3% of workers drive alone to work.
6.1% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
17.6% work from home.
6.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.6 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 6.1%
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Households without a car
- 6.1%
How people in Concord get to work
| Means of transportation | Concord | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.3% (±1.8 points) | 59.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±1.1 points) | 10.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.1% (±0.9 points) | 5.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±0.8 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.6% (±1.2 points) | 21.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Concord, the average commute is lower than in 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 Concord, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Contra Costa County (5.4%).
It is also higher than in California (2.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Contra Costa County, Concord ranks 30 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 249 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Concord
| Vehicles available | Concord | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% (±1.2 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.0% (±1.7 points) | 28.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% (±1.7 points) | 37.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.8% (±1.6 points) | 28.9% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Concord, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Contra Costa County (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Concord
| Concord | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.6% (±1.2 points) | 21.3% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±0.7 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.1% (±0.9 points) | 95.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Concord, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Concord
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord | — | 32.6 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Pacheco | 3.9 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Pleasant Hill | 4.2 mi | 30.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Contra Costa Centre | 4.3 mi | 33.8 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Clayton | 4.5 mi | 35.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bay Point | 4.7 mi | 36.1 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Walnut Creek | 5.3 mi | 30.6 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Vine Hill | 5.3 mi | 30.9 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Reliez Valley | 5.9 mi | 29.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pacheco, CA (25.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bay Point, CA (36.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24 (tie) | Contra Costa Centre | 33.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 24 (tie) | El Sobrante (Contra Costa County) | 33.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 26 | El Cerrito | 33.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 27 | Montalvin Manor | 33.2 minutes (±9.9) |
| 28 | Diablo | 32.8 minutes (±21.4) |
| 29 | Kensington | 32.7 minutes (±4.4) |
| 30 | Concord | 32.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 31 | Danville | 32.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 32 | San Pablo | 32.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 33 | North Richmond | 31.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 34 | Vine Hill | 30.9 minutes (±5.3) |
| 35 (tie) | Moraga | 30.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 35 (tie) | Walnut Creek | 30.6 minutes (±1.7) |
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 Concord
How long is the average commute in Concord?
Workers who live in Concord, CA take an average of 32.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Concord without a car?
6.1% of households in Concord have no vehicle, and 6.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Concord?
17.6% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Concord worked from home, and 95.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Concord city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Concord city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Concord 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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