How long is the commute from Elk Grove, CA?
Workers who live in Elk Grove, CA take an average of 30.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
21.2% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.8 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Elk Grove get to work
| Means of transportation | Elk Grove | Sacramento County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.9% (±1.5 points) | 66.0% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.8% (±1.0 points) | 9.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.2 points) | 1.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.2 points) | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.3 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.2% (±1.3 points) | 19.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Elk Grove, the average commute is higher than in Sacramento County (27.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elk Grove, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Sacramento County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sacramento County, Elk Grove ranks 6 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 338 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elk Grove
| Vehicles available | Elk Grove | Sacramento County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±0.6 points) | 6.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.2% (±1.3 points) | 32.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% (±1.6 points) | 36.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.4% (±1.7 points) | 24.3% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Elk Grove, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Sacramento County (6.6%).
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 Elk Grove
| Elk Grove | Sacramento County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.2% (±1.3 points) | 19.1% (±0.4 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±0.4 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.9% (±0.6 points) | 94.0% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Elk Grove, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Sacramento County (94.0%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Elk Grove
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Grove | — | 30.8 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Florin | 4.8 mi | 26.8 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Vineyard | 5.3 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Parkway | 6.9 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Lemon Hill | 8.1 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Fruitridge Pocket | 9.0 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Wilton | 9.3 mi | 33.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rosemont | 9.3 mi | 27.7 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Mather | 11 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Florin, CA (26.8 minutes), Vineyard, CA (29.0 minutes), Parkway, CA (24.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sacramento County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rancho Murieta | 43.1 minutes (±10.9) |
| 2 | Isleton | 36.5 minutes (±6.3) |
| 3 | Clay | 35.0 minutes (±6.8) |
| 4 | Wilton | 33.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Galt | 31.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 6 | Elk Grove | 30.8 minutes (±0.9) |
| 7 | North Highlands | 30.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | Fair Oaks | 29.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 9 | Elverta | 29.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | Antelope | 29.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 11 | Vineyard | 29.0 minutes (±1.2) |
| 12 | Rio Linda | 28.7 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 12 of 30 places in Sacramento 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 Elk Grove
How long is the average commute in Elk Grove?
Workers who live in Elk Grove, CA take an average of 30.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elk Grove without a car?
3.6% of households in Elk Grove have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elk Grove?
21.2% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Elk Grove worked from home, and 96.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk Grove city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk Grove city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk Grove 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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Figures last updated on .
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