How long is the commute from Modesto, CA?
Workers who live in Modesto, CA take an average of 30.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
8.4% work from home.
6.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.2 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Households without a car
- 6.3%
How people in Modesto get to work
| Means of transportation | Modesto | Stanislaus County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.9% (±1.4 points) | 77.2% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.6% (±1.1 points) | 10.8% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±0.4 points) | 0.8% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.4% (±1.0 points) | 8.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Modesto, the average commute is not measurably different from Stanislaus County (30.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Modesto, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Stanislaus County (0.8%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Stanislaus County, Modesto ranks 15 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 374 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Modesto
| Vehicles available | Modesto | Stanislaus County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% (±0.9 points) | 5.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% (±1.6 points) | 25.8% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% (±1.5 points) | 36.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.5% (±1.2 points) | 32.4% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Modesto, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Stanislaus County (5.6%).
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 Modesto
| Modesto | Stanislaus County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.4% (±1.0 points) | 8.1% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±0.7 points) | 95.7% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±1.0 points) | 92.1% (±0.5 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Modesto, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Stanislaus County (92.1%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Modesto
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto | — | 30.2 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Rouse | 1.3 mi | 38.9 minutes (±10.7) | Not measurably different |
| Bystrom | 1.7 mi | 26.7 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| West Modesto | 2.1 mi | 30.8 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Parklawn | 2.4 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Bret Harte | 2.5 mi | 31.0 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Riverdale Park | 3.2 mi | 37.3 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Ceres | 3.3 mi | 33.8 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Empire | 5.3 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Parklawn, CA (25.0 minutes), Empire, CA (22.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ceres, CA (33.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Stanislaus County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Oakdale | 35.4 minutes (±6.0) |
| 10 | Ceres | 33.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 11 | Salida | 32.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 12 | East Oakdale | 31.9 minutes (±6.4) |
| 13 | Bret Harte | 31.0 minutes (±6.2) |
| 14 | West Modesto | 30.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 15 | Modesto | 30.2 minutes (±0.9) |
| 16 | Riverbank | 30.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 17 | Keyes | 29.5 minutes (±6.1) |
| 18 | Waterford | 27.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 19 | Bystrom | 26.7 minutes (±6.0) |
| 20 (tie) | Turlock | 26.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 20 (tie) | Del Rio | 26.2 minutes (±10.2) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Stanislaus 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 Modesto
How long is the average commute in Modesto?
Workers who live in Modesto, CA take an average of 30.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Modesto without a car?
6.3% of households in Modesto have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Modesto?
8.4% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Modesto worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Modesto city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Modesto city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Modesto 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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