How long is the commute from San Martin, CA?
Workers who live in San Martin, CA take an average of 34.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
6.7% of workers walk to work.
26.6% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.1 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 26.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in San Martin get to work
| Means of transportation | San Martin | Santa Clara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 59.9% (±9.2 points) | 59.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±3.2 points) | 9.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.7% (±6.1 points) | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.6% (±6.7 points) | 23.9% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In San Martin, the average commute is higher than in Santa Clara County (26.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In San Martin, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Santa Clara County (2.3%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Clara County, San Martin ranks 2 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 196 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in San Martin
| Vehicles available | San Martin | Santa Clara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±2.9 points) | 6.0% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 4.9% (±3.2 points) | 31.0% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±8.9 points) | 38.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 55.3% (±8.2 points) | 24.4% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In San Martin, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Santa Clara County (6.0%).
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 Martin
| San Martin | Santa Clara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.6% (±6.7 points) | 23.9% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±1.4 points) | 98.0% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.9% (±3.8 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In San Martin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Santa Clara County (95.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near San Martin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Martin | — | 34.1 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Morgan Hill | 4.2 mi | 33.5 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Gilroy | 5.3 mi | 33.3 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Interlaken | 12 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Corralitos | 13 mi | 21.4 minutes (±6.0) | Lower |
| Amesti | 13 mi | 39.1 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Aromas | 15 mi | 26.0 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Watsonville | 15 mi | 26.1 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Freedom | 15 mi | 30.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Interlaken, CA (25.5 minutes), Corralitos, CA (21.4 minutes), Watsonville, CA (26.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Santa Clara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington Hills | 34.3 minutes (±5.5) |
| 2 | San Martin | 34.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 3 | Morgan Hill | 33.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 4 | Gilroy | 33.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 5 | East Foothills | 32.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Los Altos Hills | 29.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 7 | Alum Rock | 27.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 8 | Loyola | 27.8 minutes (±4.9) |
Showing 8 of 23 places in Santa Clara County, ranked from highest to lowest.
San Martin is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Martin
How long is the average commute in San Martin?
Workers who live in San Martin, CA take an average of 34.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in San Martin without a car?
3.3% of households in San Martin have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in San Martin?
26.6% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in San Martin worked from home, and 95.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Martin CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Martin CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Martin CDP, 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 Martin CDP, California (place:68238, 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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