How long is the commute from Sonoma, CA?
Workers who live in Sonoma, CA take an average of 25.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.7% of workers walk to work.
22.8% work from home.
4.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.4 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 22.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.4%
How people in Sonoma get to work
| Means of transportation | Sonoma | Sonoma County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.5% (±5.2 points) | 69.4% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.3% (±1.2 points) | 9.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.7% (±2.2 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.1 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.8% (±4.8 points) | 15.9% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Sonoma, 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 Sonoma, 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, Sonoma ranks 12 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 687 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sonoma
| Vehicles available | Sonoma | Sonoma County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% (±2.1 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.5% (±5.8 points) | 29.8% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% (±5.7 points) | 37.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.7% (±3.1 points) | 28.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Sonoma, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Sonoma
| Sonoma | Sonoma County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.8% (±4.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.6 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.7 points) | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.3% (±2.3 points) | 94.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sonoma, 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 Sonoma
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoma | — | 25.4 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| El Verano | 1.8 mi | 27.8 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Boyes Hot Springs | 2.2 mi | 26.8 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente | 3.0 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Temelec | 3.1 mi | 24.2 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Eldridge | 3.9 mi | 28.8 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Ellen | 6.4 mi | 14.1 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Napa | 8.6 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Yountville | 8.8 mi | 21.6 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Glen Ellen, CA (14.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Petaluma | 30.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 7 | Eldridge | 28.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 8 | Cotati | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | El Verano | 27.8 minutes (±7.3) |
| 10 | Boyes Hot Springs | 26.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 11 | Rohnert Park | 26.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 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) |
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 Sonoma
How long is the average commute in Sonoma?
Workers who live in Sonoma, CA take an average of 25.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sonoma without a car?
4.4% of households in Sonoma have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sonoma?
22.8% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Sonoma worked from home, and 95.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sonoma city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sonoma city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sonoma city, 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 Sonoma city, California (place:72646, 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 last updated on .
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