How long is the commute from Sonora, CA?
Workers who live in Sonora, CA take an average of 28.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
10.4% work from home.
6.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.9 minutes (±8.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Households without a car
- 6.5%
How people in Sonora get to work
| Means of transportation | Sonora | Tuolumne County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.9% (±6.1 points) | 74.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±3.2 points) | 8.8% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.3 points) | 0.0% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±2.8 points) | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.4% (±5.3 points) | 11.7% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Sonora, the average commute is not measurably different from Tuolumne County (30.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sonora, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Tuolumne County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Tuolumne County, Sonora ranks 5 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 448 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sonora
| Vehicles available | Sonora | Tuolumne County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% (±3.5 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.3% (±8.2 points) | 27.8% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.5% (±7.2 points) | 37.1% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.7% (±7.9 points) | 30.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Sonora, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Tuolumne County (5.2%).
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 Sonora
| Sonora | Tuolumne County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.4% (±5.3 points) | 11.7% (±2.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±3.2 points) | 94.2% (±1.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±4.7 points) | 88.8% (±1.9 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sonora, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Tuolumne County (88.8%).
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 Sonora
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonora | — | 28.9 minutes (±8.9) | — |
| Jamestown | 2.1 mi | 20.4 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| East Sonora | 2.5 mi | 18.5 minutes (±5.0) | Lower |
| Columbia | 3.8 mi | 27.5 minutes (±15.1) | Not measurably different |
| Phoenix Lake | 4.5 mi | 25.4 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mono Vista | 6.5 mi | 31.5 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Soulsbyville | 6.6 mi | 23.8 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Tuolumne City | 7.8 mi | 22.0 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Ridge | 8.3 mi | 33.1 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Sonora, CA (18.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Tuolumne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Mountain Lake | 42.1 minutes (±20.2) |
| 2 | Twain Harte | 37.7 minutes (±9.8) |
| 3 | Cedar Ridge | 33.1 minutes (±5.4) |
| 4 | Mono Vista | 31.5 minutes (±8.6) |
| 5 | Sonora | 28.9 minutes (±8.9) |
| 6 | Columbia | 27.5 minutes (±15.1) |
| 7 | Phoenix Lake | 25.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 8 | Soulsbyville | 23.8 minutes (±9.6) |
| 9 | Tuolumne City | 22.0 minutes (±6.7) |
| 10 | Jamestown | 20.4 minutes (±8.3) |
| 11 | East Sonora | 18.5 minutes (±5.0) |
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 Sonora
How long is the average commute in Sonora?
Workers who live in Sonora, CA take an average of 28.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sonora without a car?
6.5% of households in Sonora have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sonora?
10.4% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in Sonora worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sonora city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sonora city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sonora 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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Figures last updated on .
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