How long is the commute from Piedmont, CA?
Workers who live in Piedmont, CA take an average of 31.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.1% of workers drive alone to work.
8.2% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
39.9% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.7 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 8.2%
- Work from home
- 39.9%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Piedmont get to work
| Means of transportation | Piedmont | Alameda County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 42.1% (±6.2 points) | 52.6% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±3.3 points) | 8.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 8.2% (±3.1 points) | 7.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±1.3 points) | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.1 points) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 39.9% (±6.5 points) | 25.7% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Piedmont, the average commute is not measurably different from Alameda County (31.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Piedmont, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Alameda County (7.7%).
It is also higher than in California (2.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Alameda County, Piedmont ranks 8 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 287 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Piedmont
| Vehicles available | Piedmont | Alameda County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±1.1 points) | 10.0% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.6% (±5.0 points) | 33.7% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 60.6% (±7.0 points) | 35.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.2% (±4.7 points) | 20.6% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Piedmont, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Alameda County (10.0%).
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 Piedmont
| Piedmont | Alameda County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 39.9% (±6.5 points) | 25.7% (±0.4 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% (±1.1 points) | 97.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.3% (±1.1 points) | 94.4% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Piedmont, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Alameda County (94.4%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Piedmont
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont | — | 31.7 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Oakland | 3.6 mi | 29.8 minutes (±0.4) | Not measurably different |
| Emeryville | 4.1 mi | 28.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Berkeley | 4.8 mi | 27.8 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Orinda | 5.3 mi | 36.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Alameda | 5.8 mi | 31.6 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Moraga | 6.0 mi | 30.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Kensington | 6.4 mi | 32.7 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Albany | 6.7 mi | 30.8 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Berkeley, CA (27.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Alameda County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Fairview | 35.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 3 | Pleasanton | 34.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 4 (tie) | Ashland | 32.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 4 (tie) | Castro Valley | 32.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 6 | Hayward | 32.3 minutes (±0.7) |
| 7 | Union City | 31.9 minutes (±0.8) |
| 8 | Piedmont | 31.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 | Alameda | 31.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 10 | San Leandro | 31.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 11 (tie) | Cherryland | 31.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 11 (tie) | San Lorenzo | 31.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 13 | Albany | 30.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 14 | Newark | 30.6 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Alameda 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 Piedmont
How long is the average commute in Piedmont?
Workers who live in Piedmont, CA take an average of 31.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Piedmont without a car?
1.6% of households in Piedmont have no vehicle, and 8.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Piedmont?
39.9% (±6.5 points) of workers who live in Piedmont worked from home, and 98.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Piedmont city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Piedmont city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Piedmont 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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