How long is the commute from Portola Valley, CA?
Workers who live in Portola Valley, CA take an average of 19.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
49.1% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.3 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 49.1%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in Portola Valley get to work
| Means of transportation | Portola Valley | San Mateo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 47.4% (±12.6 points) | 56.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 8.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 5.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±3.2 points) | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.4 points) | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 49.1% (±12.7 points) | 24.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Portola Valley, 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 Portola Valley, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In San Mateo County, Portola Valley ranks 31 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 975 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Portola Valley
| Vehicles available | Portola Valley | San Mateo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±3.7 points) | 5.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.7% (±8.7 points) | 31.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% (±9.4 points) | 38.2% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 38.2% (±9.5 points) | 24.8% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Portola Valley, 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 Portola Valley
| Portola Valley | San Mateo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 49.1% (±12.7 points) | 24.3% (±0.6 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±2.1 points) | 97.7% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.3% (±3.2 points) | 95.7% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Portola Valley, 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 higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Portola Valley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portola Valley | — | 19.3 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Ladera | 3.0 mi | 20.7 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| La Honda | 3.6 mi | 40.2 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Woodside | 4.2 mi | 28.8 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| West Menlo Park | 5.0 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Los Altos Hills | 5.2 mi | 29.2 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Palo Alto | 5.4 mi | 21.4 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Stanford | 5.6 mi | 14.6 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Atherton | 6.6 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Stanford, CA (14.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: La Honda, CA (40.2 minutes), Woodside, CA (28.8 minutes), 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 San Mateo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 of 31 places in San Mateo 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 Portola Valley
How long is the average commute in Portola Valley?
Workers who live in Portola Valley, CA take an average of 19.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Portola Valley without a car?
4.0% of households in Portola Valley have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Portola Valley?
49.1% (±12.7 points) of workers who live in Portola Valley worked from home, and 96.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portola Valley town, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portola Valley town, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portola Valley town, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Portola Valley town, California (place:58380, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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