How long is the commute from Saratoga, CA?
Workers who live in Saratoga, CA take an average of 25.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
37.4% work from home.
1.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.1 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 37.4%
- Households without a car
- 1.1%
How people in Saratoga get to work
| Means of transportation | Saratoga | Santa Clara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 55.7% (±3.6 points) | 59.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.5% (±1.2 points) | 9.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.5 points) | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.9 points) | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 37.4% (±4.1 points) | 23.9% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Saratoga, the average commute is lower than in Santa Clara County (26.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Saratoga, 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, Saratoga ranks 13 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 710 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Saratoga
| Vehicles available | Saratoga | Santa Clara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 6.0% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.5% (±2.2 points) | 31.0% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.4% (±3.9 points) | 38.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.0% (±3.6 points) | 24.4% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Saratoga, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in 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 Saratoga
| Saratoga | Santa Clara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 37.4% (±4.1 points) | 23.9% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% (±1.3 points) | 98.0% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.3% (±1.4 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Saratoga, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Santa Clara County (95.6%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Saratoga
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga | — | 25.1 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Monte Sereno | 2.8 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cupertino | 3.7 mi | 23.6 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Campbell | 4.1 mi | 23.4 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Los Gatos | 4.6 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Cambrian Park | 5.4 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Burbank (community) | 6.4 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Loyola | 6.9 mi | 27.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Clara | 7.4 mi | 22.6 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cupertino, CA (23.6 minutes), Campbell, CA (23.4 minutes), Santa Clara, CA (22.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Los Gatos, CA (27.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Alum Rock | 27.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 8 | Loyola | 27.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 9 | Los Gatos | 27.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 | San Jose | 27.3 minutes (±0.3) |
| 11 | Milpitas | 25.8 minutes (±0.8) |
| 12 | Cambrian Park | 25.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 13 | Saratoga | 25.1 minutes (±1.0) |
| 14 | Monte Sereno | 24.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 15 | Burbank (community) | 24.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 16 | Cupertino | 23.6 minutes (±0.8) |
| 17 | Campbell | 23.4 minutes (±1.1) |
| 18 | Mountain View | 23.3 minutes (±0.7) |
| 19 | Sunnyvale | 23.0 minutes (±0.5) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Santa Clara 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 Saratoga
How long is the average commute in Saratoga?
Workers who live in Saratoga, CA take an average of 25.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Saratoga without a car?
1.1% of households in Saratoga have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Saratoga?
37.4% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Saratoga worked from home, and 97.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saratoga city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saratoga city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saratoga 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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