How long is the commute from Lafayette, CA?
Workers who live in Lafayette, CA take an average of 29.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.4% of workers drive alone to work.
10.1% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
42.9% work from home.
2.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.3 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 10.1%
- Work from home
- 42.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.2%
How people in Lafayette get to work
| Means of transportation | Lafayette | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 41.4% (±4.8 points) | 59.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.7% (±0.9 points) | 10.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 10.1% (±2.5 points) | 5.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±1.3 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.9 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 42.9% (±4.7 points) | 21.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Lafayette, the average commute is lower than in 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 Lafayette, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in 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, Lafayette ranks 40 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 420 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lafayette
| Vehicles available | Lafayette | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% (±1.2 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.7% (±3.8 points) | 28.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.7% (±4.2 points) | 37.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.4% (±3.5 points) | 28.9% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Lafayette, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in 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 Lafayette
| Lafayette | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 42.9% (±4.7 points) | 21.3% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.6% (±0.4 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.5% (±0.9 points) | 95.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lafayette, 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 Lafayette
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | — | 29.3 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Saranap | 2.4 mi | 28.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Acalanes Ridge | 2.4 mi | 27.0 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Orinda | 2.8 mi | 36.1 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Moraga | 3.1 mi | 30.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Reliez Valley | 3.5 mi | 29.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Castle Hill | 3.5 mi | 29.1 minutes (±12.3) | Not measurably different |
| Contra Costa Centre | 4.3 mi | 33.8 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Walnut Creek | 4.4 mi | 30.6 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Orinda, CA (36.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Vine Hill | 30.9 minutes (±5.3) |
| 35 (tie) | Moraga | 30.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 35 (tie) | Walnut Creek | 30.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 37 | San Miguel (Contra Costa County) | 30.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 38 | Pleasant Hill | 30.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 39 | Bayview (Contra Costa County) | 29.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 40 | Lafayette | 29.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 41 | Alamo | 29.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 42 (tie) | Castle Hill | 29.1 minutes (±12.3) |
| 42 (tie) | Reliez Valley | 29.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 44 | Saranap | 28.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 45 | Martinez | 28.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 46 | Acalanes Ridge | 27.0 minutes (±9.1) |
Showing 13 of 47 places in Contra Costa 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 Lafayette
How long is the average commute in Lafayette?
Workers who live in Lafayette, CA take an average of 29.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lafayette without a car?
2.2% of households in Lafayette have no vehicle, and 10.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lafayette?
42.9% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Lafayette worked from home, and 98.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette 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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