How long is the commute from Mill Valley, CA?
Workers who live in Mill Valley, CA take an average of 24.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
5.0% of workers walk to work.
40.0% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.8 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 40.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Mill Valley get to work
| Means of transportation | Mill Valley | Marin County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 48.7% (±6.4 points) | 51.8% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.6% (±2.0 points) | 7.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±0.9 points) | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.0% (±1.9 points) | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.8 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 40.0% (±5.7 points) | 31.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Mill Valley, the average commute is lower than in Marin County (27.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mill Valley, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Marin County (3.6%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Marin County, Mill Valley ranks 20 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 728 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mill Valley
| Vehicles available | Mill Valley | Marin County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±1.3 points) | 4.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.7% (±4.9 points) | 33.4% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% (±5.0 points) | 39.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.2% (±4.3 points) | 22.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Mill Valley, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Marin County (4.9%).
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 Mill Valley
| Mill Valley | Marin County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 40.0% (±5.7 points) | 31.5% (±1.1 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.6% (±0.4 points) | 97.7% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.6% (±1.9 points) | 95.8% (±0.6 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mill Valley, 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 Mill Valley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Valley | — | 24.8 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Alto | 1.3 mi | 14.1 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | 2.0 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Kentfield | 2.1 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Strawberry | 2.2 mi | 29.9 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Larkspur | 2.3 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Corte Madera | 2.5 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Marin City | 3.0 mi | 22.4 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ross | 4.0 mi | 26.1 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Alto, CA (14.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA (29.3 minutes), Strawberry, CA (29.9 minutes), Corte Madera, CA (30.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 20 (tie) | Lucas Valley-Marinwood | 24.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 22 | Inverness | 24.2 minutes (±8.8) |
| 23 | Marin City | 22.4 minutes (±8.7) |
| 24 | Alto | 14.1 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 11 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 Mill Valley
How long is the average commute in Mill Valley?
Workers who live in Mill Valley, CA take an average of 24.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mill Valley without a car?
3.5% of households in Mill Valley have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mill Valley?
40.0% (±5.7 points) of workers who live in Mill Valley worked from home, and 96.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mill Valley city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mill Valley city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mill Valley 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 Mill Valley city, California (place:47710, 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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