How long is the commute from Livermore, CA?
Workers who live in Livermore, CA take an average of 30.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.1% of workers drive alone to work.
2.5% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
21.9% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.1 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 2.5%
- Work from home
- 21.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Livermore get to work
| Means of transportation | Livermore | Alameda County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.1% (±2.4 points) | 52.6% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.4% (±1.5 points) | 8.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.5% (±0.6 points) | 7.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.2 points) | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±0.6 points) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.9% (±1.9 points) | 25.7% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Livermore, the average commute is not measurably different from Alameda County (31.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Livermore, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Alameda County (7.7%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Alameda County, Livermore ranks 16 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 381 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Livermore
| Vehicles available | Livermore | Alameda County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±1.4 points) | 10.0% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.4% (±1.8 points) | 33.7% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.9% (±2.3 points) | 35.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.6% (±2.0 points) | 20.6% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Livermore, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Alameda County (10.0%).
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 Livermore
| Livermore | Alameda County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.9% (±1.9 points) | 25.7% (±0.4 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±0.5 points) | 97.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.9% (±0.8 points) | 94.4% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Livermore, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Alameda County (94.4%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Livermore
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livermore | — | 30.1 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Pleasanton | 6.8 mi | 34.3 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Dublin | 7.7 mi | 35.9 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Camino Tassajara | 9.9 mi | 44.6 minutes (±8.6) | Higher |
| San Ramon | 11 mi | 34.7 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Blackhawk | 12 mi | 36.1 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Mountain House | 13 mi | 49.6 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Norris Canyon | 13 mi | 38.2 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| Danville | 14 mi | 32.5 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pleasanton, CA (34.3 minutes), Dublin, CA (35.9 minutes), Camino Tassajara, CA (44.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Alameda County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | San Leandro | 31.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 11 (tie) | Cherryland | 31.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 11 (tie) | San Lorenzo | 31.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 13 | Albany | 30.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 14 | Newark | 30.6 minutes (±0.9) |
| 15 | Fremont | 30.3 minutes (±0.5) |
| 16 | Livermore | 30.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 17 | Oakland | 29.8 minutes (±0.4) |
| 18 | Emeryville | 28.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 19 | Berkeley | 27.8 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 10 of 19 places in Alameda 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 Livermore
How long is the average commute in Livermore?
Workers who live in Livermore, CA take an average of 30.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Livermore without a car?
5.1% of households in Livermore have no vehicle, and 2.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Livermore?
21.9% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Livermore worked from home, and 96.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Livermore city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Livermore city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Livermore city, 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 Livermore city, California (place:41992, 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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