How long is the commute from Guerneville, CA?
Workers who live in Guerneville, CA take an average of 33.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
27.3% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.8 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 27.3%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in Guerneville get to work
| Means of transportation | Guerneville | Sonoma County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 56.4% (±7.3 points) | 69.4% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.6% (±6.5 points) | 9.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±2.1 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.3% (±5.8 points) | 15.9% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Guerneville, the average commute is higher than in Sonoma County (25.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Guerneville, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Sonoma County (1.1%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sonoma County, Guerneville ranks 5 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 203 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Guerneville
| Vehicles available | Guerneville | Sonoma County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±4.5 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.3% (±7.9 points) | 29.8% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.8% (±7.1 points) | 37.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.2% (±5.2 points) | 28.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Guerneville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sonoma County (4.8%).
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 Guerneville
| Guerneville | Sonoma County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.3% (±5.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.6 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±2.6 points) | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±2.8 points) | 94.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Guerneville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sonoma County (94.4%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Guerneville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guerneville | — | 33.8 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Forestville | 5.9 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Occidental | 8.6 mi | 44.7 minutes (±13.2) | Not measurably different |
| Graton | 8.7 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Healdsburg | 9.9 mi | 18.7 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Windsor | 9.9 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Sebastopol | 12 mi | 23.6 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Larkfield-Wikiup | 13 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Bodega Bay | 13 mi | 25.1 minutes (±17.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Forestville, CA (20.6 minutes), Graton, CA (24.8 minutes), Healdsburg, CA (18.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sonoma County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenwood | 53.9 minutes (±32.2) |
| 2 | Occidental | 44.7 minutes (±13.2) |
| 3 | Sea Ranch | 44.0 minutes (±21.0) |
| 4 | Penngrove | 35.2 minutes (±6.0) |
| 5 | Guerneville | 33.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 6 | Petaluma | 30.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 7 | Eldridge | 28.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 8 | Cotati | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | El Verano | 27.8 minutes (±7.3) |
| 10 | Boyes Hot Springs | 26.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 11 | Rohnert Park | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 11 of 25 places in Sonoma County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Guerneville 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 Guerneville
How long is the average commute in Guerneville?
Workers who live in Guerneville, CA take an average of 33.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Guerneville without a car?
8.6% of households in Guerneville have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Guerneville?
27.3% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Guerneville worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Guerneville CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Guerneville CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Guerneville 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 Guerneville CDP, California (place:31470, 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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