How long is the commute from North Fair Oaks, CA?

Name: Commute and cars in North Fair Oaks, CA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in North Fair Oaks, CA take an average of 22.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

62.0% of workers drive alone to work.

2.7% take public transportation.

1.1% of workers walk to work.

18.6% work from home.

5.4% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 22.1 minutes (±1.7)
Public transportation: 2.7%
Work from home: 18.6%
Households without a car: 5.4%

How people in North Fair Oaks get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	North Fair Oaks	San Mateo County	California	United States
Drove alone	62.0% (±5.5 points)	56.7%	65.7%	68.8%
Carpooled	13.6% (±4.8 points)	8.7%	9.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	2.7% (±2.3 points)	5.1%	2.9%	3.2%
Walked	1.1% (±0.7 points)	2.3%	2.4%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.9% (±1.1 points)	3.0%	2.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	18.6% (±3.7 points)	24.3%	17.2%	15.1%

In North Fair Oaks, the average commute is lower than in San Mateo County (26.4 minutes).

It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In North Fair Oaks, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in San Mateo County (5.1%).

It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In San Mateo County, North Fair Oaks ranks 28 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 881 of 1,076.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in North Fair Oaks

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	North Fair Oaks	San Mateo County	California	United States
No vehicle	5.4% (±2.4 points)	5.8%	7.1%	8.4%
1 vehicle	34.3% (±5.1 points)	31.2%	30.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	36.7% (±4.4 points)	38.2%	36.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	23.6% (±5.2 points)	24.8%	25.8%	21.9%

In North Fair Oaks, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from San Mateo County (5.8%).

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 North Fair Oaks

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	North Fair Oaks	San Mateo County	California	United States
Workers working from home	18.6% (±3.7 points)	24.3% (±0.6 points)	17.2% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	96.2% (±2.4 points)	97.7% (±0.3 points)	96.9% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	92.2% (±3.6 points)	95.7% (±0.4 points)	93.5% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In North Fair Oaks, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from San Mateo County (95.7%).

It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near North Fair Oaks

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with North Fair Oaks
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
North Fair Oaks	—	22.1 minutes (±1.7)	—
Atherton	1.3 mi	23.2 minutes (±3.2)	Not measurably different
Redwood City	2.8 mi	24.3 minutes (±0.8)	Higher
West Menlo Park	2.9 mi	20.7 minutes (±3.0)	Not measurably different
Menlo Park	3.1 mi	23.9 minutes (±1.5)	Not measurably different
Emerald Lake Hills	3.5 mi	27.0 minutes (±2.6)	Higher
San Carlos	3.9 mi	24.6 minutes (±1.3)	Higher
Stanford	3.9 mi	14.6 minutes (±1.0)	Lower
East Palo Alto	3.9 mi	23.7 minutes (±1.2)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Stanford, CA (14.6 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Redwood City, CA (24.3 minutes), Emerald Lake Hills, CA (27.0 minutes), San Carlos, CA (24.6 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across San Mateo County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
21 (tie)	Broadmoor	24.3 minutes (±2.2)
23	Highlands	24.0 minutes (±2.8)
24	Menlo Park	23.9 minutes (±1.5)
25 (tie)	East Palo Alto	23.7 minutes (±1.2)
25 (tie)	San Bruno	23.7 minutes (±1.0)
27	Atherton	23.2 minutes (±3.2)
28	North Fair Oaks	22.1 minutes (±1.7)
29 (tie)	Ladera	20.7 minutes (±6.9)
29 (tie)	West Menlo Park	20.7 minutes (±3.0)
31	Portola Valley	19.3 minutes (±2.5)

Showing 10 of 31 places in San Mateo County, ranked from highest to lowest.

North Fair Oaks 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 North Fair Oaks

How long is the average commute in North Fair Oaks?

Workers who live in North Fair Oaks, CA take an average of 22.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in North Fair Oaks without a car?

5.4% of households in North Fair Oaks have no vehicle, and 2.7% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in North Fair Oaks?

18.6% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in North Fair Oaks worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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