How long is the commute from Cotati, CA?
Workers who live in Cotati, CA take an average of 28.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.3% of workers drive alone to work.
2.2% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.6 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 2.2%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Cotati get to work
| Means of transportation | Cotati | Sonoma County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.3% (±6.0 points) | 69.4% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.1% (±4.6 points) | 9.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.2% (±1.7 points) | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.6 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±4.5 points) | 15.9% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Cotati, the average commute is higher than in Sonoma County (25.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cotati, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sonoma County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Sonoma County, Cotati ranks 8 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 468 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cotati
| Vehicles available | Cotati | Sonoma County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±3.0 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% (±7.0 points) | 29.8% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% (±7.2 points) | 37.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.2% (±6.3 points) | 28.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Cotati, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sonoma County (4.8%).
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 Cotati
| Cotati | Sonoma County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±4.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.6 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±4.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±4.6 points) | 94.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cotati, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sonoma County (94.4%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cotati
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotati | — | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Rohnert Park | 1.4 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sonoma State University | 2.2 mi | 13.1 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Penngrove | 2.9 mi | 35.2 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Petaluma | 7.4 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sebastopol | 8.1 mi | 23.6 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Santa Rosa | 8.1 mi | 22.9 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Glen Ellen | 9.2 mi | 14.1 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Eldridge | 11 mi | 28.8 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sonoma State University, CA (13.1 minutes), Sebastopol, CA (23.6 minutes), Santa Rosa, CA (22.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sonoma County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Occidental | 44.7 minutes (±13.2) |
| 3 | Sea Ranch | 44.0 minutes (±21.0) |
| 4 | Penngrove | 35.2 minutes (±6.0) |
| 5 | Guerneville | 33.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 6 | Petaluma | 30.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 7 | Eldridge | 28.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 8 | Cotati | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | El Verano | 27.8 minutes (±7.3) |
| 10 | Boyes Hot Springs | 26.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 11 | Rohnert Park | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 12 | Sonoma | 25.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 13 | Cloverdale | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 14 | Bodega Bay | 25.1 minutes (±17.4) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Sonoma 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 Cotati
How long is the average commute in Cotati?
Workers who live in Cotati, CA take an average of 28.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cotati without a car?
3.9% of households in Cotati have no vehicle, and 2.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cotati?
15.2% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Cotati worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cotati city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cotati city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cotati 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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