How long is the commute from Corte Madera, CA?
Workers who live in Corte Madera, CA take an average of 30.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.0% of workers drive alone to work.
3.6% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
44.1% work from home.
1.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.9 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 3.6%
- Work from home
- 44.1%
- Households without a car
- 1.8%
How people in Corte Madera get to work
| Means of transportation | Corte Madera | Marin County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 39.0% (±7.6 points) | 51.8% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±4.2 points) | 7.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.6% (±2.3 points) | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.3 points) | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±2.5 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 44.1% (±7.7 points) | 31.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Corte Madera, the average commute is higher than in Marin County (27.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Corte Madera, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marin County (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Marin County, Corte Madera ranks 5 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 332 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Corte Madera
| Vehicles available | Corte Madera | Marin County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% (±1.9 points) | 4.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.7% (±5.9 points) | 33.4% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% (±6.4 points) | 39.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.1% (±5.5 points) | 22.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Corte Madera, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Marin County (4.9%).
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 Corte Madera
| Corte Madera | Marin County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 44.1% (±7.7 points) | 31.5% (±1.1 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.3% (±1.1 points) | 97.7% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.8% (±1.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.6 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Corte Madera, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Marin County (95.8%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Corte Madera
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corte Madera | — | 30.9 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Larkspur | 1.4 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Alto | 1.9 mi | 14.1 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Mill Valley | 2.5 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Strawberry | 2.8 mi | 29.9 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Kentfield | 2.8 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| San Rafael | 3.4 mi | 25.3 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Ross | 3.7 mi | 26.1 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Tiburon | 4.0 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Alto, CA (14.1 minutes), Mill Valley, CA (24.8 minutes), Kentfield, CA (25.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sleepy Hollow | 46.8 minutes (±18.2) |
| 2 (tie) | Bolinas | 32.4 minutes (±11.1) |
| 2 (tie) | Lagunitas-Forest Knolls | 32.4 minutes (±5.2) |
| 4 | Belvedere | 31.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Corte Madera | 30.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 | San Anselmo | 30.2 minutes (±5.3) |
| 7 | Sausalito | 30.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 | Strawberry | 29.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 9 | Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | 29.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 10 | Tiburon | 29.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 11 | Fairfax | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 11 of 24 places in Marin 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 Corte Madera
How long is the average commute in Corte Madera?
Workers who live in Corte Madera, CA take an average of 30.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Corte Madera without a car?
1.8% of households in Corte Madera have no vehicle, and 3.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Corte Madera?
44.1% (±7.7 points) of workers who live in Corte Madera worked from home, and 98.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Corte Madera town, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Corte Madera town, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Corte Madera town, 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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