How long is the commute from Rocklin, CA?
Workers who live in Rocklin, CA take an average of 26.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
23.7% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.1 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 23.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Rocklin get to work
| Means of transportation | Rocklin | Placer County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.9% (±2.0 points) | 67.5% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±1.1 points) | 6.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.5 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.7% (±1.9 points) | 22.7% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Rocklin, the average commute is not measurably different from Placer County (27.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rocklin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Placer County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Placer County, Rocklin ranks 8 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 644 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rocklin
| Vehicles available | Rocklin | Placer County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±0.9 points) | 4.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.4% (±1.7 points) | 26.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.0% (±2.4 points) | 41.0% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.8% (±2.0 points) | 28.6% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Rocklin, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Placer County (4.2%).
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 Rocklin
| Rocklin | Placer County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.7% (±1.9 points) | 22.7% (±0.8 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±0.7 points) | 97.7% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.5% (±1.0 points) | 94.2% (±0.5 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rocklin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Placer County (94.2%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rocklin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocklin | — | 26.1 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Loomis | 2.9 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Roseville | 4.5 mi | 27.3 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Penryn | 5.2 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln | 5.2 mi | 29.8 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Granite Bay | 5.4 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Newcastle | 7.6 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Citrus Heights | 8.0 mi | 28.0 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Orangevale | 8.2 mi | 28.4 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Newcastle, CA (20.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lincoln, CA (29.8 minutes), Citrus Heights, CA (28.0 minutes), Orangevale, CA (28.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Placer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sunnyside-Tahoe City | 37.9 minutes (±12.4) |
| 3 | Meadow Vista | 30.8 minutes (±6.7) |
| 4 | Lincoln | 29.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 5 | Roseville | 27.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 6 | North Auburn | 27.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 7 | Colfax | 26.3 minutes (±5.2) |
| 8 | Rocklin | 26.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 9 | Granite Bay | 25.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 10 | Loomis | 24.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 11 | Penryn | 23.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 12 | Sheridan | 22.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 13 | Kings Beach | 21.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 14 | Auburn | 21.2 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Placer 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 Rocklin
How long is the average commute in Rocklin?
Workers who live in Rocklin, CA take an average of 26.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rocklin without a car?
3.7% of households in Rocklin have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rocklin?
23.7% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Rocklin worked from home, and 96.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocklin city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocklin city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocklin 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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