How long is the commute from San Anselmo, CA?
Workers who live in San Anselmo, CA take an average of 30.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.7% of workers drive alone to work.
3.0% take public transportation.
3.7% of workers walk to work.
35.1% work from home.
4.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.2 minutes (±5.3)
- Public transportation
- 3.0%
- Work from home
- 35.1%
- Households without a car
- 4.7%
How people in San Anselmo get to work
| Means of transportation | San Anselmo | Marin County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 50.7% (±6.1 points) | 51.8% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.3% (±1.5 points) | 7.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.0% (±1.5 points) | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.7% (±2.3 points) | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.2% (±2.8 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 35.1% (±5.4 points) | 31.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In San Anselmo, the average commute is not measurably different from Marin County (27.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In San Anselmo, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marin County (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Marin County, San Anselmo ranks 6 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 377 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in San Anselmo
| Vehicles available | San Anselmo | Marin County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% (±2.3 points) | 4.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.0% (±4.6 points) | 33.4% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.1% (±5.5 points) | 39.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.2% (±4.9 points) | 22.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In San Anselmo, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Marin County (4.9%).
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 San Anselmo
| San Anselmo | Marin County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 35.1% (±5.4 points) | 31.5% (±1.1 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% (±1.2 points) | 97.7% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.3% (±1.4 points) | 95.8% (±0.6 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In San Anselmo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Marin County (95.8%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near San Anselmo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Anselmo | — | 30.2 minutes (±5.3) | — |
| Ross | 1.3 mi | 26.1 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfax | 1.4 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sleepy Hollow | 2.3 mi | 46.8 minutes (±18.2) | Not measurably different |
| Kentfield | 3.3 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| San Rafael | 3.4 mi | 25.3 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Larkspur | 3.6 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Venetia | 4.0 mi | 26.4 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lucas Valley-Marinwood | 4.1 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.4) | 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 Marin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sleepy Hollow | 46.8 minutes (±18.2) |
| 2 (tie) | Bolinas | 32.4 minutes (±11.1) |
| 2 (tie) | Lagunitas-Forest Knolls | 32.4 minutes (±5.2) |
| 4 | Belvedere | 31.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Corte Madera | 30.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 | San Anselmo | 30.2 minutes (±5.3) |
| 7 | Sausalito | 30.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 | Strawberry | 29.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 9 | Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | 29.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 10 | Tiburon | 29.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 11 | Fairfax | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 | Novato | 28.1 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 12 of 24 places in Marin 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 San Anselmo
How long is the average commute in San Anselmo?
Workers who live in San Anselmo, CA take an average of 30.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in San Anselmo without a car?
4.7% of households in San Anselmo have no vehicle, and 3.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in San Anselmo?
35.1% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in San Anselmo worked from home, and 97.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Anselmo town, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Anselmo town, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Anselmo town, 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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