How long is the commute from El Cerrito, CA?
Workers who live in El Cerrito, CA take an average of 33.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.6% of workers drive alone to work.
15.3% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
31.8% work from home.
7.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.3 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 15.3%
- Work from home
- 31.8%
- Households without a car
- 7.4%
How people in El Cerrito get to work
| Means of transportation | El Cerrito | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 40.6% (±3.0 points) | 59.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±1.5 points) | 10.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 15.3% (±2.3 points) | 5.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±0.8 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.6% (±1.3 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 31.8% (±2.8 points) | 21.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In El Cerrito, the average commute is lower 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 El Cerrito, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Contra Costa County (5.4%).
It is also higher than in California (2.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Contra Costa County, El Cerrito ranks 26 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 218 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in El Cerrito
| Vehicles available | El Cerrito | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% (±1.8 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.9% (±2.9 points) | 28.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% (±2.9 points) | 37.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.0% (±1.9 points) | 28.9% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In El Cerrito, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Contra Costa County (5.2%).
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 El Cerrito
| El Cerrito | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 31.8% (±2.8 points) | 21.3% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±1.0 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.1% (±1.2 points) | 95.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In El Cerrito, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 El Cerrito
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito | — | 33.3 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Kensington | 1.4 mi | 32.7 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| East Richmond Heights | 1.9 mi | 37.1 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Albany | 2.2 mi | 30.8 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Rollingwood | 3.5 mi | 34.2 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| San Pablo | 3.7 mi | 32.3 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Berkeley | 3.7 mi | 27.8 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| El Sobrante (Contra Costa County) | 3.7 mi | 33.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond | 3.9 mi | 34.2 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Albany, CA (30.8 minutes), Berkeley, CA (27.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | San Ramon | 34.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 21 | Mountain View (community) | 34.3 minutes (±9.3) |
| 22 (tie) | Richmond | 34.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 22 (tie) | Rollingwood | 34.2 minutes (±6.5) |
| 24 (tie) | Contra Costa Centre | 33.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 24 (tie) | El Sobrante (Contra Costa County) | 33.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 26 | El Cerrito | 33.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 27 | Montalvin Manor | 33.2 minutes (±9.9) |
| 28 | Diablo | 32.8 minutes (±21.4) |
| 29 | Kensington | 32.7 minutes (±4.4) |
| 30 | Concord | 32.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 31 | Danville | 32.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 32 | San Pablo | 32.3 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 13 of 47 places in Contra Costa 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 El Cerrito
How long is the average commute in El Cerrito?
Workers who live in El Cerrito, CA take an average of 33.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in El Cerrito without a car?
7.4% of households in El Cerrito have no vehicle, and 15.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in El Cerrito?
31.8% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in El Cerrito worked from home, and 96.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — El Cerrito city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — El Cerrito city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — El Cerrito 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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