How long is the commute from San Carlos, CA?
Workers who live in San Carlos, CA take an average of 24.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.3% of workers drive alone to work.
3.2% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
35.0% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.6 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 3.2%
- Work from home
- 35.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in San Carlos get to work
| Means of transportation | San Carlos | San Mateo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 52.3% (±3.1 points) | 56.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.2% (±1.1 points) | 8.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.2% (±0.9 points) | 5.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.7 points) | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.1% (±1.8 points) | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 35.0% (±3.0 points) | 24.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In San Carlos, the average commute is lower than in San Mateo County (26.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In San Carlos, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in San Mateo County (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In San Mateo County, San Carlos ranks 20 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 745 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in San Carlos
| Vehicles available | San Carlos | San Mateo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±1.3 points) | 5.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.1% (±2.8 points) | 31.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.5% (±3.1 points) | 38.2% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.3% (±2.6 points) | 24.8% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In San Carlos, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in San Mateo County (5.8%).
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 Carlos
| San Carlos | San Mateo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 35.0% (±3.0 points) | 24.3% (±0.6 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.7% (±0.2 points) | 97.7% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.5% (±0.6 points) | 95.7% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In San Carlos, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in San Mateo County (95.7%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near San Carlos
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos | — | 24.6 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Belmont | 1.8 mi | 28.5 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Emerald Lake Hills | 2.3 mi | 27.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Redwood City | 3.2 mi | 24.3 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| North Fair Oaks | 3.9 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Highlands | 4.5 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Baywood Park | 4.6 mi | 26.0 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Foster City | 4.6 mi | 29.4 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Atherton | 4.7 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Fair Oaks, CA (22.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Belmont, CA (28.5 minutes), Foster City, CA (29.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Mateo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Pacifica | 27.2 minutes (±1.1) |
| 15 | Hillsborough | 27.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 16 | Emerald Lake Hills | 27.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 17 | San Mateo | 26.1 minutes (±0.7) |
| 18 | Baywood Park | 26.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 19 | South San Francisco | 25.6 minutes (±0.9) |
| 20 | San Carlos | 24.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 21 (tie) | Redwood City | 24.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 21 (tie) | Broadmoor | 24.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 23 | Highlands | 24.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 24 | Menlo Park | 23.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 25 (tie) | East Palo Alto | 23.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 25 (tie) | San Bruno | 23.7 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in San Mateo 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 Carlos
How long is the average commute in San Carlos?
Workers who live in San Carlos, CA take an average of 24.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in San Carlos without a car?
4.1% of households in San Carlos have no vehicle, and 3.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in San Carlos?
35.0% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in San Carlos worked from home, and 98.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Carlos city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Carlos city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Carlos 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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