How long is the commute from Mather, CA?
Workers who live in Mather, CA take an average of 26.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
29.2% work from home.
1.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.1 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 29.2%
- Households without a car
- 1.5%
How people in Mather get to work
| Means of transportation | Mather | Sacramento County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.0% (±7.6 points) | 66.0% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.2% (±2.2 points) | 9.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.0% (±4.7 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 29.2% (±5.8 points) | 19.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Mather, the average commute is not measurably different from Sacramento County (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mather, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Sacramento County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sacramento County, Mather ranks 23 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 649 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mather
| Vehicles available | Mather | Sacramento County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% (±1.4 points) | 6.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.6% (±9.0 points) | 32.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.8% (±8.0 points) | 36.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 38.2% (±6.2 points) | 24.3% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Mather, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Sacramento County (6.6%).
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 Mather
| Mather | Sacramento County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 29.2% (±5.8 points) | 19.1% (±0.4 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.7% (±0.7 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.3% (±1.1 points) | 94.0% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mather, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Sacramento County (94.0%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mather
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mather | — | 26.1 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Rancho Cordova | 3.3 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rosemont | 3.9 mi | 27.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| La Riviera | 4.1 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Vineyard | 5.6 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Gold River | 5.7 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Carmichael | 6.1 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Arden-Arcade | 6.5 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Fair Oaks | 7.3 mi | 29.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sacramento County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Carmichael | 27.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 18 | Herald | 26.9 minutes (±8.7) |
| 19 | Florin | 26.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 20 | Rancho Cordova | 26.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 21 | Folsom | 26.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 22 | McClellan Park | 26.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 23 | Mather | 26.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 24 | Arden-Arcade | 25.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 25 | La Riviera | 25.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 26 | Sacramento | 25.3 minutes (±0.5) |
| 27 | Lemon Hill | 25.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 28 | Parkway | 24.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 29 | Gold River | 23.1 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Sacramento County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Mather 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 Mather
How long is the average commute in Mather?
Workers who live in Mather, CA take an average of 26.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mather without a car?
1.5% of households in Mather have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mather?
29.2% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Mather worked from home, and 98.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mather CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mather CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mather CDP, 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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Figures last updated on .
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