How long is the commute from Larkspur, CA?
Workers who live in Larkspur, CA take an average of 27.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.8% of workers drive alone to work.
4.0% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
32.9% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.5 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 4.0%
- Work from home
- 32.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Larkspur get to work
| Means of transportation | Larkspur | Marin County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 52.8% (±4.9 points) | 51.8% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±2.3 points) | 7.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.0% (±1.5 points) | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±1.8 points) | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±1.8 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 32.9% (±4.7 points) | 31.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Larkspur, the average commute is not measurably different from Marin County (27.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Larkspur, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marin County (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Marin County, Larkspur ranks 14 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 544 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Larkspur
| Vehicles available | Larkspur | Marin County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±2.7 points) | 4.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.1% (±5.3 points) | 33.4% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.6% (±4.6 points) | 39.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.9% (±2.6 points) | 22.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Larkspur, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Marin County (4.9%).
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 Larkspur
| Larkspur | Marin County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 32.9% (±4.7 points) | 31.5% (±1.1 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±1.2 points) | 97.7% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.6% (±1.6 points) | 95.8% (±0.6 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Larkspur, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Marin County (95.8%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Larkspur
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkspur | — | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Corte Madera | 1.4 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Kentfield | 1.6 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Mill Valley | 2.3 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ross | 2.3 mi | 26.1 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Alto | 2.5 mi | 14.1 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| San Rafael | 3.1 mi | 25.3 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Strawberry | 3.6 mi | 29.9 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| San Anselmo | 3.6 mi | 30.2 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Alto, CA (14.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Strawberry | 29.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 9 | Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | 29.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 10 | Tiburon | 29.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 11 | Fairfax | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 | Novato | 28.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 13 | Black Point-Green Point | 27.9 minutes (±6.2) |
| 14 | Larkspur | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 15 | Santa Venetia | 26.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 16 | Ross | 26.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 17 (tie) | San Rafael | 25.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 17 (tie) | Kentfield | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 17 (tie) | Woodacre | 25.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 20 (tie) | Mill Valley | 24.8 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Marin 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 Larkspur
How long is the average commute in Larkspur?
Workers who live in Larkspur, CA take an average of 27.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Larkspur without a car?
6.4% of households in Larkspur have no vehicle, and 4.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Larkspur?
32.9% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Larkspur worked from home, and 96.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Larkspur city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Larkspur city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Larkspur 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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