How long is the commute from Sacramento, CA?
Workers who live in Sacramento, CA take an average of 25.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
19.7% work from home.
8.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.3 minutes (±0.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 19.7%
- Households without a car
- 8.4%
How people in Sacramento get to work
| Means of transportation | Sacramento | Sacramento County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.0% (±0.8 points) | 66.0% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.0% (±0.6 points) | 9.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±0.3 points) | 1.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±0.3 points) | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±0.3 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.7% (±0.7 points) | 19.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Sacramento, the average commute is lower than in Sacramento County (27.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sacramento, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Sacramento County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sacramento County, Sacramento ranks 26 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 697 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sacramento
| Vehicles available | Sacramento | Sacramento County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% (±0.6 points) | 6.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.0% (±0.9 points) | 32.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% (±0.8 points) | 36.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.3% (±0.7 points) | 24.3% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Sacramento, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Sacramento County (6.6%).
It is also higher than in California (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sacramento
| Sacramento | Sacramento County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.7% (±0.7 points) | 19.1% (±0.4 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±0.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.5% (±0.5 points) | 94.0% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sacramento, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sacramento County (94.0%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sacramento
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | — | 25.3 minutes (±0.5) | — |
| Fruitridge Pocket | 2.5 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Lemon Hill | 3.5 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| West Sacramento | 4.4 mi | 24.7 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Parkway | 4.8 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Arden-Arcade | 5.1 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| La Riviera | 6.1 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rosemont | 6.2 mi | 27.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Florin | 6.8 mi | 26.8 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fruitridge Pocket, CA (22.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Florin, CA (26.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sacramento County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Rancho Cordova | 26.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 21 | Folsom | 26.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 22 | McClellan Park | 26.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 23 | Mather | 26.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 24 | Arden-Arcade | 25.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 25 | La Riviera | 25.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 26 | Sacramento | 25.3 minutes (±0.5) |
| 27 | Lemon Hill | 25.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 28 | Parkway | 24.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 29 | Gold River | 23.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 30 | Fruitridge Pocket | 22.5 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 11 of 30 places in Sacramento 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 Sacramento
How long is the average commute in Sacramento?
Workers who live in Sacramento, CA take an average of 25.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sacramento without a car?
8.4% of households in Sacramento have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sacramento?
19.7% (±0.7 points) of workers who live in Sacramento worked from home, and 93.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sacramento city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sacramento city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sacramento 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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