How long is the commute from Gold River, CA?
Workers who live in Gold River, CA take an average of 23.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
35.8% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.1 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 35.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Gold River get to work
| Means of transportation | Gold River | Sacramento County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 56.8% (±8.3 points) | 66.0% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±2.6 points) | 9.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±2.9 points) | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 35.8% (±7.6 points) | 19.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Gold River, the average commute is lower than in Sacramento County (27.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gold River, 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, Gold River ranks 29 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 825 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gold River
| Vehicles available | Gold River | Sacramento County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±2.2 points) | 6.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.4% (±6.7 points) | 32.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.8% (±5.6 points) | 36.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.4% (±7.6 points) | 24.3% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Gold River, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Gold River
| Gold River | Sacramento County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 35.8% (±7.6 points) | 19.1% (±0.4 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±1.0 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.6% (±1.8 points) | 94.0% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Gold River, 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 Gold River
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold River | — | 23.1 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Fair Oaks | 1.6 mi | 29.7 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Rancho Cordova | 3.5 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Carmichael | 4.1 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Orangevale | 4.5 mi | 28.4 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Citrus Heights | 5.1 mi | 28.0 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Mather | 5.7 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Folsom | 6.4 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Foothill Farms | 6.7 mi | 28.3 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fair Oaks, CA (29.7 minutes), Rancho Cordova, CA (26.7 minutes), Carmichael, CA (27.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 28 | Parkway | 24.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 29 | Gold River | 23.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 30 | Fruitridge Pocket | 22.5 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 8 of 30 places in Sacramento County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Gold River 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 Gold River
How long is the average commute in Gold River?
Workers who live in Gold River, CA take an average of 23.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gold River without a car?
4.5% of households in Gold River have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gold River?
35.8% (±7.6 points) of workers who live in Gold River worked from home, and 97.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gold River CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gold River CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gold River CDP, 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 Gold River CDP, California (place:30345, 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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