How long is the commute from San Leandro, CA?
Workers who live in San Leandro, CA take an average of 31.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.2% of workers drive alone to work.
8.0% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
15.8% work from home.
8.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.2 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 8.0%
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Households without a car
- 8.9%
How people in San Leandro get to work
| Means of transportation | San Leandro | Alameda County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.2% (±2.4 points) | 52.6% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.9% (±1.6 points) | 8.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 8.0% (±1.5 points) | 7.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±0.7 points) | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±0.6 points) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.8% (±1.7 points) | 25.7% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In San Leandro, the average commute is not measurably different from Alameda County (31.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In San Leandro, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Alameda County (7.7%).
It is also higher than in California (2.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Alameda County, San Leandro ranks 10 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 311 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in San Leandro
| Vehicles available | San Leandro | Alameda County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% (±1.4 points) | 10.0% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.5% (±2.0 points) | 33.7% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% (±1.9 points) | 35.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.0% (±2.1 points) | 20.6% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In San Leandro, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Alameda County (10.0%).
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 San Leandro
| San Leandro | Alameda County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.8% (±1.7 points) | 25.7% (±0.4 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±1.0 points) | 97.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.4% (±1.3 points) | 94.4% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In San Leandro, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Alameda County (94.4%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near San Leandro
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Leandro | — | 31.2 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| San Lorenzo | 2.4 mi | 31.0 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Ashland | 2.7 mi | 32.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cherryland | 3.6 mi | 31.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Castro Valley | 5.5 mi | 32.7 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Oakland | 5.7 mi | 29.8 minutes (±0.4) | Lower |
| Alameda | 5.9 mi | 31.6 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hayward | 6.2 mi | 32.3 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview | 6.7 mi | 35.0 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oakland, CA (29.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fairview, CA (35.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Alameda County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Ashland | 32.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 4 (tie) | Castro Valley | 32.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 6 | Hayward | 32.3 minutes (±0.7) |
| 7 | Union City | 31.9 minutes (±0.8) |
| 8 | Piedmont | 31.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 | Alameda | 31.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 10 | San Leandro | 31.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 11 (tie) | Cherryland | 31.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 11 (tie) | San Lorenzo | 31.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 13 | Albany | 30.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 14 | Newark | 30.6 minutes (±0.9) |
| 15 | Fremont | 30.3 minutes (±0.5) |
| 16 | Livermore | 30.1 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Alameda 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 Leandro
How long is the average commute in San Leandro?
Workers who live in San Leandro, CA take an average of 31.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in San Leandro without a car?
8.9% of households in San Leandro have no vehicle, and 8.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in San Leandro?
15.8% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in San Leandro worked from home, and 93.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Leandro city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Leandro city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Leandro 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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