How long is the commute from Milpitas, CA?
Workers who live in Milpitas, CA take an average of 25.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.3% of workers drive alone to work.
2.2% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
25.2% work from home.
6.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.8 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 2.2%
- Work from home
- 25.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.3%
How people in Milpitas get to work
| Means of transportation | Milpitas | Santa Clara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.3% (±2.3 points) | 59.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±1.5 points) | 9.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.2% (±0.7 points) | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.6 points) | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.2% (±2.2 points) | 23.9% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Milpitas, the average commute is not measurably different from Santa Clara County (26.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Milpitas, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Santa Clara County (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Clara County, Milpitas ranks 11 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 668 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Milpitas
| Vehicles available | Milpitas | Santa Clara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% (±1.5 points) | 6.0% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.5% (±2.5 points) | 31.0% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% (±2.6 points) | 38.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.5% (±1.8 points) | 24.4% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Milpitas, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Santa Clara County (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Milpitas
| Milpitas | Santa Clara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.2% (±2.2 points) | 23.9% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% (±0.6 points) | 98.0% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.9% (±0.8 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Milpitas, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Santa Clara 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 Milpitas
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milpitas | — | 25.8 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Fremont | 5.1 mi | 30.3 minutes (±0.5) | Higher |
| East Foothills | 5.5 mi | 32.0 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Alum Rock | 5.7 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Clara | 6.3 mi | 22.6 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Burbank (community) | 8.0 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sunnyvale | 8.1 mi | 23.0 minutes (±0.5) | Lower |
| Newark | 9.2 mi | 30.6 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| San Jose | 10 mi | 27.3 minutes (±0.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Santa Clara, CA (22.6 minutes), Sunnyvale, CA (23.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fremont, CA (30.3 minutes), East Foothills, CA (32.0 minutes), Newark, CA (30.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Santa Clara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | East Foothills | 32.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Los Altos Hills | 29.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 7 | Alum Rock | 27.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 8 | Loyola | 27.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 9 | Los Gatos | 27.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 | San Jose | 27.3 minutes (±0.3) |
| 11 | Milpitas | 25.8 minutes (±0.8) |
| 12 | Cambrian Park | 25.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 13 | Saratoga | 25.1 minutes (±1.0) |
| 14 | Monte Sereno | 24.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 15 | Burbank (community) | 24.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 16 | Cupertino | 23.6 minutes (±0.8) |
| 17 | Campbell | 23.4 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Santa Clara 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 Milpitas
How long is the average commute in Milpitas?
Workers who live in Milpitas, CA take an average of 25.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Milpitas without a car?
6.3% of households in Milpitas have no vehicle, and 2.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Milpitas?
25.2% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Milpitas worked from home, and 96.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milpitas city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milpitas city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milpitas 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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