How long is the commute from Mountain View, CA?
Workers who live in Mountain View, CA take an average of 23.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.8% of workers drive alone to work.
3.9% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
30.6% work from home.
8.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.3 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 3.9%
- Work from home
- 30.6%
- Households without a car
- 8.1%
How people in Mountain View get to work
| Means of transportation | Mountain View | Santa Clara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 51.8% (±2.4 points) | 59.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±0.8 points) | 9.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.9% (±0.8 points) | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±0.5 points) | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.7% (±0.8 points) | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 30.6% (±2.2 points) | 23.9% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Mountain View, the average commute is lower than in Santa Clara County (26.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mountain View, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Santa Clara County (2.3%).
It is also higher than in California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Clara County, Mountain View ranks 18 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 808 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mountain View
| Vehicles available | Mountain View | Santa Clara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% (±1.2 points) | 6.0% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.7% (±1.9 points) | 31.0% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.5% (±1.9 points) | 38.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.7% (±1.3 points) | 24.4% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Mountain View, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Santa Clara County (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Mountain View
| Mountain View | Santa Clara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 30.6% (±2.2 points) | 23.9% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±1.0 points) | 98.0% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.0% (±1.0 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mountain View, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Mountain View
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View | — | 23.3 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Los Altos | 2.4 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sunnyvale | 3.1 mi | 23.0 minutes (±0.5) | Not measurably different |
| Palo Alto | 3.5 mi | 21.4 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Loyola | 3.6 mi | 27.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Los Altos Hills | 4.0 mi | 29.2 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Stanford | 5.2 mi | 14.6 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| East Palo Alto | 5.5 mi | 23.7 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cupertino | 5.9 mi | 23.6 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Palo Alto, CA (21.4 minutes), Stanford, CA (14.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Los Altos Hills, CA (29.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 18 | Mountain View | 23.3 minutes (±0.7) |
| 19 | Sunnyvale | 23.0 minutes (±0.5) |
| 20 | Santa Clara | 22.6 minutes (±0.7) |
| 21 | Los Altos | 22.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 22 | Palo Alto | 21.4 minutes (±0.7) |
| 23 | Stanford | 14.6 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 12 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 Mountain View
How long is the average commute in Mountain View?
Workers who live in Mountain View, CA take an average of 23.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mountain View without a car?
8.1% of households in Mountain View have no vehicle, and 3.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mountain View?
30.6% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Mountain View worked from home, and 96.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain View city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain View city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain View 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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Figures last updated on .
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