How long is the commute from Pittsburg, CA?
Workers who live in Pittsburg, CA take an average of 38.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.3% of workers drive alone to work.
5.3% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
9.4% work from home.
7.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 38.0 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 5.3%
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.1%
How people in Pittsburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Pittsburg | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.3% (±2.3 points) | 59.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.5% (±1.9 points) | 10.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.3% (±1.2 points) | 5.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.3 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.3 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.4% (±1.4 points) | 21.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Pittsburg, the average commute is higher than in Contra Costa County (35.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pittsburg, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Contra Costa County (5.4%).
It is also higher than in California (2.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Contra Costa County, Pittsburg ranks 11 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 106 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pittsburg
| Vehicles available | Pittsburg | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% (±1.7 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.0% (±2.4 points) | 28.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% (±2.8 points) | 37.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.2% (±2.7 points) | 28.9% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Pittsburg, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Contra Costa County (5.2%).
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 Pittsburg
| Pittsburg | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.4% (±1.4 points) | 21.3% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±1.4 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±1.9 points) | 95.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Pittsburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Contra Costa County (95.6%).
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 Pittsburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg | — | 38.0 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Bay Point | 3.7 mi | 36.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Clayton | 5.6 mi | 35.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Antioch | 6.1 mi | 42.0 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Concord | 6.5 mi | 32.6 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Pacheco | 9.6 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Vine Hill | 10 mi | 30.9 minutes (±5.3) | Lower |
| Contra Costa Centre | 11 mi | 33.8 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Hill | 11 mi | 30.2 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Concord, CA (32.6 minutes), Pacheco, CA (25.4 minutes), Vine Hill, CA (30.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Antioch, CA (42.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Contra Costa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Oakley | 40.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 6 | Brentwood | 40.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Crockett | 39.4 minutes (±6.8) |
| 8 | Norris Canyon | 38.2 minutes (±9.0) |
| 9 (tie) | Byron | 38.1 minutes (±11.9) |
| 9 (tie) | Rodeo | 38.1 minutes (±7.1) |
| 11 | Pittsburg | 38.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 12 | Hercules | 37.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 13 | East Richmond Heights | 37.1 minutes (±5.7) |
| 14 (tie) | Orinda | 36.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 14 (tie) | Bay Point | 36.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 14 (tie) | Blackhawk | 36.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 17 | Clayton | 35.5 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 13 of 47 places in Contra Costa 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 Pittsburg
How long is the average commute in Pittsburg?
Workers who live in Pittsburg, CA take an average of 38.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pittsburg without a car?
7.1% of households in Pittsburg have no vehicle, and 5.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pittsburg?
9.4% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Pittsburg worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburg city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburg city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsburg 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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