How long is the commute from Davis, CA?
Workers who live in Davis, CA take an average of 22.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.7% of workers drive alone to work.
5.9% take public transportation.
4.8% of workers walk to work.
23.1% work from home.
8.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.3 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 5.9%
- Work from home
- 23.1%
- Households without a car
- 8.2%
How people in Davis get to work
| Means of transportation | Davis | Yolo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 49.7% (±2.6 points) | 61.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.0% (±0.8 points) | 7.6% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.9% (±1.4 points) | 2.8% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.8% (±0.9 points) | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 12.6% (±1.6 points) | 6.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.1% (±2.1 points) | 18.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Davis, the average commute is not measurably different from Yolo County (24.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Davis, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Yolo County (2.8%).
It is also higher than in California (2.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Yolo County, Davis ranks 7 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 869 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Davis
| Vehicles available | Davis | Yolo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.2% (±1.4 points) | 7.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.1% (±2.0 points) | 31.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% (±2.4 points) | 35.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.3% (±1.9 points) | 25.5% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Davis, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Yolo County (7.6%).
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 Davis
| Davis | Yolo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.1% (±2.1 points) | 18.1% (±1.2 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±0.6 points) | 96.6% (±0.7 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±0.9 points) | 92.3% (±0.9 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Davis, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Yolo County (92.3%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Davis
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis | — | 22.3 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| University of California-Davis | 1.7 mi | 17.8 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
| Woodland | 8.0 mi | 24.5 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Dixon | 8.8 mi | 26.7 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| West Sacramento | 10 mi | 24.7 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Monument Hills | 11 mi | 23.9 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Winters | 13 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sacramento | 15 mi | 25.3 minutes (±0.5) | Higher |
| Hartley | 15 mi | 24.2 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: University of California-Davis, CA (17.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Woodland, CA (24.5 minutes), Dixon, CA (26.7 minutes), West Sacramento, CA (24.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Yolo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knights Landing | 33.5 minutes (±5.2) |
| 2 | Esparto | 27.2 minutes (±6.6) |
| 3 | West Sacramento | 24.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 4 | Woodland | 24.5 minutes (±1.1) |
| 5 | Monument Hills | 23.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Winters | 22.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Davis | 22.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 8 | University of California-Davis | 17.8 minutes (±4.1) |
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 Davis
How long is the average commute in Davis?
Workers who live in Davis, CA take an average of 22.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Davis without a car?
8.2% of households in Davis have no vehicle, and 5.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Davis?
23.1% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Davis worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Davis city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Davis city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Davis city, California
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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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