How long is the commute from Discovery Bay, CA?
Workers who live in Discovery Bay, CA take an average of 44.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
22.3% work from home.
2.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 44.1 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.3%
How people in Discovery Bay get to work
| Means of transportation | Discovery Bay | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.2% (±4.8 points) | 59.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.2% (±3.5 points) | 10.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 5.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±1.3 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.3% (±4.4 points) | 21.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Discovery Bay, the average commute is higher 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 Discovery Bay, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Contra Costa County (5.4%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Contra Costa County, Discovery Bay ranks 2 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 34 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Discovery Bay
| Vehicles available | Discovery Bay | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% (±1.7 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.1% (±5.0 points) | 28.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% (±4.7 points) | 37.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.6% (±5.3 points) | 28.9% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Discovery Bay, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Contra Costa County (5.2%).
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 Discovery Bay
| Discovery Bay | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.3% (±4.4 points) | 21.3% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±1.3 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.1% (±1.6 points) | 95.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Discovery Bay, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in 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 Discovery Bay
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Bay | — | 44.1 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Byron | 3.3 mi | 38.1 minutes (±11.9) | Not measurably different |
| Knightsen | 4.7 mi | 43.8 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Brentwood | 6.9 mi | 40.0 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Oakley | 8.0 mi | 40.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain House | 10 mi | 49.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Antioch | 12 mi | 42.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Country Club | 15 mi | 36.0 minutes (±6.0) | Lower |
| Tracy | 15 mi | 42.5 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Country Club, CA (36.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camino Tassajara | 44.6 minutes (±8.6) |
| 2 | Discovery Bay | 44.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | Knightsen | 43.8 minutes (±8.3) |
| 4 | Antioch | 42.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 5 | Oakley | 40.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 6 | Brentwood | 40.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Crockett | 39.4 minutes (±6.8) |
| 8 | Norris Canyon | 38.2 minutes (±9.0) |
Showing 8 of 47 places in Contra Costa County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Discovery Bay is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Discovery Bay
How long is the average commute in Discovery Bay?
Workers who live in Discovery Bay, CA take an average of 44.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Discovery Bay without a car?
2.3% of households in Discovery Bay have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Discovery Bay?
22.3% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Discovery Bay worked from home, and 98.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Discovery Bay CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Discovery Bay CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Discovery Bay CDP, 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 Discovery Bay CDP, California (place:19339, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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