How long is the commute from Sebastopol, CA?
Workers who live in Sebastopol, CA take an average of 23.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
6.5% of workers walk to work.
29.6% work from home.
11.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.6 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 29.6%
- Households without a car
- 11.1%
How people in Sebastopol get to work
| Means of transportation | Sebastopol | Sonoma County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.0% (±6.1 points) | 69.4% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.7% (±1.8 points) | 9.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.5% (±3.0 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±2.3 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 29.6% (±4.8 points) | 15.9% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Sebastopol, the average commute is not measurably different from Sonoma County (25.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sebastopol, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in 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, Sebastopol ranks 18 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 796 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sebastopol
| Vehicles available | Sebastopol | Sonoma County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.1% (±4.3 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% (±4.1 points) | 29.8% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.1% (±5.6 points) | 37.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.6% (±4.3 points) | 28.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Sebastopol, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Sonoma County (4.8%).
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 Sebastopol
| Sebastopol | Sonoma County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 29.6% (±4.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.6 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% (±3.2 points) | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.4% (±3.4 points) | 94.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sebastopol, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sebastopol
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastopol | — | 23.6 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Graton | 3.3 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Occidental | 5.8 mi | 44.7 minutes (±13.2) | Higher |
| Forestville | 6.6 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Rosa | 7.3 mi | 22.9 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Rohnert Park | 7.8 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Cotati | 8.1 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Larkfield-Wikiup | 8.8 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sonoma State University | 9.3 mi | 13.1 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sonoma State University, CA (13.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Occidental, CA (44.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Sonoma | 25.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 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) |
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 Sebastopol
How long is the average commute in Sebastopol?
Workers who live in Sebastopol, CA take an average of 23.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sebastopol without a car?
11.1% of households in Sebastopol have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sebastopol?
29.6% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Sebastopol worked from home, and 91.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sebastopol city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sebastopol city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sebastopol 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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