How long is the commute from Santa Rosa, CA?
Workers who live in Santa Rosa, CA take an average of 22.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
11.5% work from home.
6.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.9 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Households without a car
- 6.2%
How people in Santa Rosa get to work
| Means of transportation | Santa Rosa | Sonoma County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.4% (±1.5 points) | 69.4% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.4% (±1.1 points) | 9.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±0.3 points) | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±0.5 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.4 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.5% (±0.8 points) | 15.9% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Santa Rosa, the average commute is lower than in Sonoma County (25.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Santa Rosa, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sonoma County (1.1%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sonoma County, Santa Rosa ranks 19 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 838 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Santa Rosa
| Vehicles available | Santa Rosa | Sonoma County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% (±0.7 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.1% (±1.5 points) | 29.8% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% (±1.7 points) | 37.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.9% (±1.4 points) | 28.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Santa Rosa, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Sonoma County (4.8%).
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 Santa Rosa
| Santa Rosa | Sonoma County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.5% (±0.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.6 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±0.6 points) | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.3% (±0.9 points) | 94.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Santa Rosa, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sonoma 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 Santa Rosa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa | — | 22.9 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Larkfield-Wikiup | 5.3 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Rohnert Park | 6.8 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Sebastopol | 7.3 mi | 23.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sonoma State University | 7.5 mi | 13.1 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Cotati | 8.1 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Windsor | 8.7 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Graton | 8.7 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Kenwood | 9.3 mi | 53.9 minutes (±32.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sonoma State University, CA (13.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rohnert Park, CA (26.7 minutes), Cotati, CA (28.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sonoma County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Cloverdale | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 14 | Bodega Bay | 25.1 minutes (±17.4) |
| 15 | Graton | 24.8 minutes (±4.5) |
| 16 | Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente | 24.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 17 | Temelec | 24.2 minutes (±8.8) |
| 18 | Sebastopol | 23.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 19 | Santa Rosa | 22.9 minutes (±0.7) |
| 20 | Windsor | 22.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 21 | Forestville | 20.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 22 | Larkfield-Wikiup | 20.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 23 | Healdsburg | 18.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 24 | Glen Ellen | 14.1 minutes (±4.8) |
| 25 | Sonoma State University | 13.1 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Sonoma 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 Santa Rosa
How long is the average commute in Santa Rosa?
Workers who live in Santa Rosa, CA take an average of 22.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Santa Rosa without a car?
6.2% of households in Santa Rosa have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Santa Rosa?
11.5% (±0.8 points) of workers who live in Santa Rosa worked from home, and 94.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Rosa city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Rosa city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Rosa 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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