How long is the commute from Kensington, CA?
Workers who live in Kensington, CA take an average of 32.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.8% of workers drive alone to work.
7.0% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
54.0% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.7 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 7.0%
- Work from home
- 54.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Kensington get to work
| Means of transportation | Kensington | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 27.8% (±5.1 points) | 59.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±3.6 points) | 10.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.0% (±2.7 points) | 5.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±2.1 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.4% (±2.5 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 54.0% (±6.5 points) | 21.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Kensington, the average commute is not measurably different from Contra Costa County (35.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kensington, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Contra Costa County (5.4%).
It is also higher than in California (2.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Contra Costa County, Kensington ranks 29 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 246 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kensington
| Vehicles available | Kensington | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±2.8 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% (±5.3 points) | 28.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.2% (±6.0 points) | 37.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.3% (±5.7 points) | 28.9% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Kensington, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Contra Costa County (5.2%).
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 Kensington
| Kensington | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 54.0% (±6.5 points) | 21.3% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±2.0 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.8% (±1.6 points) | 95.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Kensington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Contra Costa County (95.6%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kensington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington | — | 32.7 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| El Cerrito | 1.4 mi | 33.3 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Albany | 2.1 mi | 30.8 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Berkeley | 2.8 mi | 27.8 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| East Richmond Heights | 3.2 mi | 37.1 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Emeryville | 4.7 mi | 28.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| El Sobrante (Contra Costa County) | 4.8 mi | 33.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Rollingwood | 4.9 mi | 34.2 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| San Pablo | 5.1 mi | 32.3 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Berkeley, CA (27.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Contra Costa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 22 (tie) | Rollingwood | 34.2 minutes (±6.5) |
| 24 (tie) | Contra Costa Centre | 33.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 24 (tie) | El Sobrante (Contra Costa County) | 33.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 26 | El Cerrito | 33.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 27 | Montalvin Manor | 33.2 minutes (±9.9) |
| 28 | Diablo | 32.8 minutes (±21.4) |
| 29 | Kensington | 32.7 minutes (±4.4) |
| 30 | Concord | 32.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 31 | Danville | 32.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 32 | San Pablo | 32.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 33 | North Richmond | 31.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 34 | Vine Hill | 30.9 minutes (±5.3) |
| 35 (tie) | Moraga | 30.6 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 of 47 places in Contra Costa County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Kensington 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 Kensington
How long is the average commute in Kensington?
Workers who live in Kensington, CA take an average of 32.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kensington without a car?
3.6% of households in Kensington have no vehicle, and 7.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kensington?
54.0% (±6.5 points) of workers who live in Kensington worked from home, and 97.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kensington CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kensington CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kensington 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 Kensington CDP, California (place:38086, 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 last updated on .
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