How long is the commute from Folsom, CA?
Workers who live in Folsom, CA take an average of 26.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
31.0% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.6 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 31.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Folsom get to work
| Means of transportation | Folsom | Sacramento County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 59.7% (±2.7 points) | 66.0% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±1.2 points) | 9.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±0.8 points) | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.4 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 31.0% (±2.5 points) | 19.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Folsom, the average commute is not measurably different from Sacramento County (27.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Folsom, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from 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, Folsom ranks 21 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 617 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Folsom
| Vehicles available | Folsom | Sacramento County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±0.7 points) | 6.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.2% (±2.0 points) | 32.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.2% (±2.6 points) | 36.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.1% (±2.0 points) | 24.3% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Folsom, 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 Folsom
| Folsom | Sacramento County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 31.0% (±2.5 points) | 19.1% (±0.4 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±0.5 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±1.2 points) | 94.0% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Folsom, 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 Folsom
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom | — | 26.6 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Orangevale | 4.7 mi | 28.4 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| El Dorado Hills | 5.1 mi | 32.0 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Fair Oaks | 6.0 mi | 29.7 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Gold River | 6.4 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Granite Bay | 6.6 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Rancho Cordova | 8.0 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Citrus Heights | 8.1 mi | 28.0 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cameron Park | 8.3 mi | 29.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gold River, CA (23.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Orangevale, CA (28.4 minutes), El Dorado Hills, CA (32.0 minutes), Fair Oaks, CA (29.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Citrus Heights | 28.0 minutes (±1.2) |
| 16 | Rosemont | 27.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 17 | Carmichael | 27.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 18 | Herald | 26.9 minutes (±8.7) |
| 19 | Florin | 26.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 20 | Rancho Cordova | 26.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 21 | Folsom | 26.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 22 | McClellan Park | 26.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 23 | Mather | 26.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 24 | Arden-Arcade | 25.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 25 | La Riviera | 25.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 26 | Sacramento | 25.3 minutes (±0.5) |
| 27 | Lemon Hill | 25.2 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 13 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 Folsom
How long is the average commute in Folsom?
Workers who live in Folsom, CA take an average of 26.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Folsom without a car?
3.5% of households in Folsom have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Folsom?
31.0% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Folsom worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Folsom city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Folsom city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Folsom 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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