How long is the commute from San Francisco, CA?
Workers who live in San Francisco, CA take an average of 30.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.6% of workers drive alone to work.
18.7% take public transportation.
9.4% of workers walk to work.
31.0% work from home.
30.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.4 minutes (±0.3)
- Public transportation
- 18.7%
- Work from home
- 31.0%
- Households without a car
- 30.2%
How people in San Francisco get to work
| Means of transportation | San Francisco | San Francisco County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 28.6% (±0.6 points) | 28.6% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±0.3 points) | 5.9% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 18.7% (±0.5 points) | 18.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.4% (±0.4 points) | 9.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.4% (±0.3 points) | 6.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 31.0% (±0.6 points) | 31.0% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In San Francisco, the average commute is not measurably different from San Francisco County (30.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In San Francisco, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from San Francisco County (18.7%).
It is also higher than in California (2.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
Statewide, it ranks 365 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in San Francisco
| Vehicles available | San Francisco | San Francisco County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 30.2% (±0.7 points) | 30.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.1% (±0.6 points) | 44.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 18.9% (±0.5 points) | 18.9% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 6.9% (±0.3 points) | 6.9% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In San Francisco, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from San Francisco County (30.2%).
It is also higher than in California (7.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in San Francisco
| San Francisco | San Francisco County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 31.0% (±0.6 points) | 31.0% (±0.6 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±0.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±0.4 points) | 93.0% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In San Francisco, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from San Francisco County (93.0%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near San Francisco
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | — | 30.4 minutes (±0.3) | — |
| Bolinas | 22 mi | 32.4 minutes (±11.1) | Not measurably different |
| Inverness | 26 mi | 24.2 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lagunitas-Forest Knolls | 27 mi | 32.4 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Woodacre | 29 mi | 25.3 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | 29 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mill Valley | 30 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Kentfield | 30 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Fairfax | 30 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mill Valley, CA (24.8 minutes), Kentfield, CA (25.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
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 Francisco
How long is the average commute in San Francisco?
Workers who live in San Francisco, CA take an average of 30.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in San Francisco without a car?
30.2% of households in San Francisco have no vehicle, and 18.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in San Francisco?
31.0% (±0.6 points) of workers who live in San Francisco worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Francisco city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Francisco city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Francisco city, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for San Francisco city, California (place:67000, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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