How long is the commute from East Foothills, CA?
Workers who live in East Foothills, CA take an average of 32.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
29.5% work from home.
1.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.0 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 29.5%
- Households without a car
- 1.1%
How people in East Foothills get to work
| Means of transportation | East Foothills | Santa Clara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 53.5% (±6.8 points) | 59.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.7% (±5.2 points) | 9.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±1.7 points) | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±2.5 points) | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 29.5% (±5.3 points) | 23.9% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In East Foothills, the average commute is higher than in Santa Clara County (26.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In East Foothills, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Santa Clara County (2.3%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Clara County, East Foothills ranks 5 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 276 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in East Foothills
| Vehicles available | East Foothills | Santa Clara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% (±1.0 points) | 6.0% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 11.9% (±3.9 points) | 31.0% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.9% (±6.8 points) | 38.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 54.1% (±7.0 points) | 24.4% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In East Foothills, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Santa Clara County (6.0%).
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 East Foothills
| East Foothills | Santa Clara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 29.5% (±5.3 points) | 23.9% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% (±1.0 points) | 98.0% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.8% (±1.4 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In East Foothills, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Santa Clara 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 East Foothills
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Foothills | — | 32.0 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Alum Rock | 1.1 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Milpitas | 5.5 mi | 25.8 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| San Jose | 6.0 mi | 27.3 minutes (±0.3) | Lower |
| Burbank (community) | 7.7 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Santa Clara | 8.6 mi | 22.6 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Fremont | 10 mi | 30.3 minutes (±0.5) | Not measurably different |
| Campbell | 10 mi | 23.4 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Cambrian Park | 11 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Alum Rock, CA (27.9 minutes), Milpitas, CA (25.8 minutes), San Jose, CA (27.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Santa Clara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington Hills | 34.3 minutes (±5.5) |
| 2 | San Martin | 34.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 3 | Morgan Hill | 33.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 4 | Gilroy | 33.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 5 | East Foothills | 32.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Los Altos Hills | 29.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 7 | Alum Rock | 27.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 8 | Loyola | 27.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 9 | Los Gatos | 27.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 | San Jose | 27.3 minutes (±0.3) |
| 11 | Milpitas | 25.8 minutes (±0.8) |
Showing 11 of 23 places in Santa Clara County, ranked from highest to lowest.
East Foothills 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 East Foothills
How long is the average commute in East Foothills?
Workers who live in East Foothills, CA take an average of 32.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in East Foothills without a car?
1.1% of households in East Foothills have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in East Foothills?
29.5% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in East Foothills worked from home, and 97.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Foothills CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Foothills CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Foothills 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 East Foothills CDP, California (place:20598, in state:06).
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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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