How long is the commute from Foster City, CA?
Workers who live in Foster City, CA take an average of 29.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.8% of workers drive alone to work.
2.9% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
34.2% work from home.
5.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.4 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 2.9%
- Work from home
- 34.2%
- Households without a car
- 5.7%
How people in Foster City get to work
| Means of transportation | Foster City | San Mateo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 51.8% (±3.3 points) | 56.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±1.7 points) | 8.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.9% (±0.8 points) | 5.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±0.8 points) | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±0.6 points) | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 34.2% (±2.9 points) | 24.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Foster City, the average commute is higher than in San Mateo County (26.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Foster City, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in San Mateo County (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In San Mateo County, Foster City ranks 7 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 415 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Foster City
| Vehicles available | Foster City | San Mateo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% (±1.6 points) | 5.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.3% (±3.1 points) | 31.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.3% (±2.8 points) | 38.2% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.7% (±2.0 points) | 24.8% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Foster City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from San Mateo County (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Foster City
| Foster City | San Mateo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 34.2% (±2.9 points) | 24.3% (±0.6 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±0.6 points) | 97.7% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.1% (±0.9 points) | 95.7% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Foster City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in San Mateo County (95.7%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Foster City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster City | — | 29.4 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| San Mateo | 3.3 mi | 26.1 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Redwood City | 4.0 mi | 24.3 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Belmont | 4.2 mi | 28.5 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| San Carlos | 4.6 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Baywood Park | 5.6 mi | 26.0 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsborough | 5.9 mi | 27.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Highlands | 6.1 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Burlingame | 6.4 mi | 30.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: San Mateo, CA (26.1 minutes), Redwood City, CA (24.3 minutes), San Carlos, CA (24.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Mateo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Honda | 40.2 minutes (±7.9) |
| 2 | Brisbane | 33.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 3 | Moss Beach | 32.4 minutes (±6.5) |
| 4 | Montara | 31.2 minutes (±7.6) |
| 5 | Burlingame | 30.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 | El Granada | 30.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 | Foster City | 29.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 8 | Half Moon Bay | 29.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 9 (tie) | Daly City | 28.8 minutes (±1.0) |
| 9 (tie) | Woodside | 28.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 11 | Millbrae | 28.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 12 | Belmont | 28.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 13 | Colma | 28.2 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in San Mateo 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 Foster City
How long is the average commute in Foster City?
Workers who live in Foster City, CA take an average of 29.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Foster City without a car?
5.7% of households in Foster City have no vehicle, and 2.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Foster City?
34.2% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Foster City worked from home, and 98.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Foster City city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Foster City city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Foster City 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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