How long is the commute from Fremont, CA?
Workers who live in Fremont, CA take an average of 30.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.8% of workers drive alone to work.
3.8% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
32.1% work from home.
4.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.3 minutes (±0.5)
- Public transportation
- 3.8%
- Work from home
- 32.1%
- Households without a car
- 4.7%
How people in Fremont get to work
| Means of transportation | Fremont | Alameda County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 53.8% (±1.4 points) | 52.6% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±0.8 points) | 8.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.8% (±0.5 points) | 7.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.3 points) | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±0.4 points) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 32.1% (±1.4 points) | 25.7% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Fremont, the average commute is lower than in Alameda County (31.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fremont, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Alameda County (7.7%).
It is also higher than in California (2.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Alameda County, Fremont ranks 15 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 369 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fremont
| Vehicles available | Fremont | Alameda County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% (±0.5 points) | 10.0% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.2% (±1.2 points) | 33.7% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.7% (±1.2 points) | 35.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.4% (±1.0 points) | 20.6% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Fremont, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Alameda County (10.0%).
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 Fremont
| Fremont | Alameda County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 32.1% (±1.4 points) | 25.7% (±0.4 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±0.2 points) | 97.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.8% (±0.5 points) | 94.4% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fremont, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Alameda County (94.4%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fremont
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont | — | 30.3 minutes (±0.5) | — |
| Newark | 5.0 mi | 30.6 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Milpitas | 5.1 mi | 25.8 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Union City | 8.6 mi | 31.9 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
| Sunnyvale | 8.8 mi | 23.0 minutes (±0.5) | Lower |
| Santa Clara | 9.1 mi | 22.6 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Mountain View | 10 mi | 23.3 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| East Foothills | 10 mi | 32.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| East Palo Alto | 11 mi | 23.7 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Milpitas, CA (25.8 minutes), Sunnyvale, CA (23.0 minutes), Santa Clara, CA (22.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Union City, CA (31.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Alameda County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Alameda | 31.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 10 | San Leandro | 31.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 11 (tie) | Cherryland | 31.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 11 (tie) | San Lorenzo | 31.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 13 | Albany | 30.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 14 | Newark | 30.6 minutes (±0.9) |
| 15 | Fremont | 30.3 minutes (±0.5) |
| 16 | Livermore | 30.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 17 | Oakland | 29.8 minutes (±0.4) |
| 18 | Emeryville | 28.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 19 | Berkeley | 27.8 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 11 of 19 places in Alameda 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 Fremont
How long is the average commute in Fremont?
Workers who live in Fremont, CA take an average of 30.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fremont without a car?
4.7% of households in Fremont have no vehicle, and 3.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fremont?
32.1% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Fremont worked from home, and 96.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fremont city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fremont city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fremont 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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