How long is the commute from Portola, CA?
Workers who live in Portola, CA take an average of 21.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
12.6% of workers walk to work.
0.6% work from home.
11.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.3 minutes (±5.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.6%
- Households without a car
- 11.8%
How people in Portola get to work
| Means of transportation | Portola | Plumas County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.6% (±10.1 points) | 74.1% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.8% (±2.0 points) | 12.6% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 0.0% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 12.6% (±12.1 points) | 4.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 9.4% (±7.9 points) | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.6% (±1.2 points) | 7.2% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Portola, the average commute is not measurably different from Plumas County (19.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Portola, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Plumas County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Plumas County, Portola ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 905 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Portola
| Vehicles available | Portola | Plumas County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.8% (±7.0 points) | 6.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.2% (±10.0 points) | 27.3% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% (±8.9 points) | 39.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.6% (±6.5 points) | 26.4% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Portola, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Plumas County (6.6%).
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 Portola
| Portola | Plumas County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.6% (±1.2 points) | 7.2% (±2.6 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.8% (±4.3 points) | 93.1% (±1.9 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.8% (±9.3 points) | 85.5% (±3.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Portola, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Plumas County (85.5%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Portola
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portola | — | 21.3 minutes (±5.6) | — |
| Loyalton | 16 mi | 24.1 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| East Quincy | 24 mi | 10.2 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Quincy | 27 mi | 13.2 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Cold Springs | 28 mi | 31.2 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Janesville | 33 mi | 25.2 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Verdi | 33 mi | 23.1 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lemmon Valley | 35 mi | 30.3 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Truckee | 36 mi | 21.1 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Quincy, CA (10.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cold Springs, NV (31.2 minutes), Lemmon Valley, NV (30.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Plumas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chester | 25.0 minutes (±10.7) |
| 2 | Portola | 21.3 minutes (±5.6) |
| 3 | Quincy | 13.2 minutes (±6.1) |
| 4 | East Quincy | 10.2 minutes (±2.3) |
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
How long is the average commute in Portola?
Workers who live in Portola, CA take an average of 21.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Portola without a car?
11.8% of households in Portola have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Portola?
0.6% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Portola worked from home, and 81.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portola city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portola city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portola city, 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 city, California (place:58352, 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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