How long is the commute from Franklin, CA?
Workers who live in Franklin, CA take an average of 23.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
7.2% work from home.
8.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.3 minutes (±5.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.1%
How people in Franklin get to work
| Means of transportation | Franklin | Merced County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.8% (±10.1 points) | 76.0% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.8% (±5.7 points) | 10.5% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±3.2 points) | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.2% (±5.5 points) | 6.6% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Franklin, the average commute is lower than in Merced County (31.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Franklin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Merced County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Merced County, Franklin ranks 12 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 813 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Franklin
| Vehicles available | Franklin | Merced County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% (±9.3 points) | 7.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.1% (±8.2 points) | 26.9% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.7% (±8.6 points) | 35.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.1% (±9.6 points) | 30.4% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Franklin, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Merced County (7.3%).
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 Franklin
| Franklin | Merced County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.2% (±5.5 points) | 6.6% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 83.0% (±9.7 points) | 91.4% (±0.8 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.8% (±9.1 points) | 88.4% (±1.0 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Franklin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Merced County (88.4%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Franklin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | — | 23.3 minutes (±5.3) | — |
| McSwain | 3.1 mi | 23.1 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Merced | 3.3 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Atwater | 4.0 mi | 28.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Winton | 6.2 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Livingston | 11 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Planada | 12 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Delhi | 15 mi | 25.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Le Grand | 17 mi | 40.6 minutes (±10.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Le Grand, CA (40.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Merced County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Merced | 28.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | Atwater | 28.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Dos Palos | 28.1 minutes (±5.5) |
| 9 | Planada | 26.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 10 | Winton | 26.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 11 | Delhi | 25.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 12 | Franklin | 23.3 minutes (±5.3) |
| 13 | McSwain | 23.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 14 | Livingston | 22.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 15 | Hilmar-Irwin | 21.8 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in Merced County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Franklin 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 Franklin
How long is the average commute in Franklin?
Workers who live in Franklin, CA take an average of 23.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Franklin without a car?
8.1% of households in Franklin have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Franklin?
7.2% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Franklin worked from home, and 80.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin CDP (Merced County), California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin CDP (Merced County), California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franklin CDP (Merced County), 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 Franklin CDP (Merced County), California (place:25488, in state:06).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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