How long is the commute from San Rafael, CA?
Workers who live in San Rafael, CA take an average of 25.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.3% of workers drive alone to work.
5.6% take public transportation.
4.5% of workers walk to work.
26.3% work from home.
8.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.3 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 5.6%
- Work from home
- 26.3%
- Households without a car
- 8.7%
How people in San Rafael get to work
| Means of transportation | San Rafael | Marin County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 48.3% (±2.8 points) | 51.8% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.8% (±2.2 points) | 7.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.6% (±1.4 points) | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.5% (±1.3 points) | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±1.0 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.3% (±1.8 points) | 31.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In San Rafael, the average commute is lower than in Marin County (27.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In San Rafael, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Marin County (3.6%).
It is also higher than in California (2.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Marin County, San Rafael ranks 17 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 698 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in San Rafael
| Vehicles available | San Rafael | Marin County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% (±1.9 points) | 4.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.4% (±2.7 points) | 33.4% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% (±2.8 points) | 39.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.1% (±2.3 points) | 22.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In San Rafael, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Marin County (4.9%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in San Rafael
| San Rafael | Marin County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.3% (±1.8 points) | 31.5% (±1.1 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±0.8 points) | 97.7% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.6% (±1.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.6 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In San Rafael, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Marin County (95.8%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near San Rafael
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Rafael | — | 25.3 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Santa Venetia | 1.7 mi | 26.4 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Larkspur | 3.1 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Ross | 3.2 mi | 26.1 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Corte Madera | 3.4 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| San Anselmo | 3.4 mi | 30.2 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Kentfield | 4.2 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfax | 4.8 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sleepy Hollow | 4.9 mi | 46.8 minutes (±18.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Corte Madera, CA (30.9 minutes), Sleepy Hollow, CA (46.8 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fairfax | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 | Novato | 28.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 13 | Black Point-Green Point | 27.9 minutes (±6.2) |
| 14 | Larkspur | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 15 | Santa Venetia | 26.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 16 | Ross | 26.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 17 (tie) | San Rafael | 25.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 17 (tie) | Kentfield | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 17 (tie) | Woodacre | 25.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 20 (tie) | Mill Valley | 24.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 20 (tie) | Lucas Valley-Marinwood | 24.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 22 | Inverness | 24.2 minutes (±8.8) |
| 23 | Marin City | 22.4 minutes (±8.7) |
Showing 13 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 Rafael
How long is the average commute in San Rafael?
Workers who live in San Rafael, CA take an average of 25.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in San Rafael without a car?
8.7% of households in San Rafael have no vehicle, and 5.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in San Rafael?
26.3% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in San Rafael worked from home, and 94.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Rafael city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Rafael city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Rafael 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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