How long is the commute from Richmond, CA?
Workers who live in Richmond, CA take an average of 34.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.3% of workers drive alone to work.
8.2% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
14.0% work from home.
8.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.2 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 8.2%
- Work from home
- 14.0%
- Households without a car
- 8.3%
How people in Richmond get to work
| Means of transportation | Richmond | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.3% (±2.0 points) | 59.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.6% (±1.8 points) | 10.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 8.2% (±1.4 points) | 5.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.0% (±1.3 points) | 21.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Richmond, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Richmond, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in 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, Richmond ranks 22 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 188 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Richmond
| Vehicles available | Richmond | Contra Costa County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% (±1.4 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.4% (±2.2 points) | 28.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.5% (±2.0 points) | 37.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.9% (±1.9 points) | 28.9% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Richmond, 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 Richmond
| Richmond | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.0% (±1.3 points) | 21.3% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±0.6 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±1.0 points) | 95.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Richmond, 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 higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Richmond
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | — | 34.2 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| North Richmond | 1.1 mi | 31.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| San Pablo | 1.2 mi | 32.3 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Rollingwood | 1.9 mi | 34.2 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| East Richmond Heights | 2.6 mi | 37.1 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| El Sobrante (Contra Costa County) | 3.5 mi | 33.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Montalvin Manor | 3.5 mi | 33.2 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| Tara Hills | 3.7 mi | 34.8 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| El Cerrito | 3.9 mi | 33.3 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 (tie) | Blackhawk | 36.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 17 | Clayton | 35.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 18 | Pinole | 35.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 19 | Tara Hills | 34.8 minutes (±4.5) |
| 20 | San Ramon | 34.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 21 | Mountain View (community) | 34.3 minutes (±9.3) |
| 22 (tie) | Richmond | 34.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 22 (tie) | Rollingwood | 34.2 minutes (±6.5) |
| 24 (tie) | Contra Costa Centre | 33.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 24 (tie) | El Sobrante (Contra Costa County) | 33.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 26 | El Cerrito | 33.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 27 | Montalvin Manor | 33.2 minutes (±9.9) |
| 28 | Diablo | 32.8 minutes (±21.4) |
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 Richmond
How long is the average commute in Richmond?
Workers who live in Richmond, CA take an average of 34.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Richmond without a car?
8.3% of households in Richmond have no vehicle, and 8.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Richmond?
14.0% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Richmond worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richmond city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richmond city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richmond 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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