How long is the commute from Stanford, CA?
Workers who live in Stanford, CA take an average of 14.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
13.9% of workers drive alone to work.
2.7% take public transportation.
23.9% of workers walk to work.
20.9% work from home.
33.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.6 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 2.7%
- Work from home
- 20.9%
- Households without a car
- 33.3%
How people in Stanford get to work
| Means of transportation | Stanford | Santa Clara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 13.9% (±2.9 points) | 59.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.8% (±1.0 points) | 9.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.7% (±1.2 points) | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 23.9% (±4.3 points) | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 35.8% (±4.9 points) | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.9% (±4.0 points) | 23.9% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Stanford, 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 Stanford, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Santa Clara County (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Clara County, Stanford ranks 23 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1048 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Stanford
| Vehicles available | Stanford | Santa Clara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 33.3% (±6.4 points) | 6.0% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.4% (±6.6 points) | 31.0% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 17.9% (±3.8 points) | 38.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.4% (±6.2 points) | 24.4% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Stanford, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Santa Clara County (6.0%).
It is also higher than in California (7.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Stanford
| Stanford | Santa Clara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.9% (±4.0 points) | 23.9% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.8% (±0.3 points) | 98.0% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 63.6% (±6.9 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Stanford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Santa Clara County (95.6%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Stanford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford | — | 14.6 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| West Menlo Park | 2.0 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Palo Alto | 2.5 mi | 21.4 minutes (±0.7) | Higher |
| Ladera | 2.5 mi | 20.7 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Atherton | 2.8 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| East Palo Alto | 3.4 mi | 23.7 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Menlo Park | 3.8 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| North Fair Oaks | 3.9 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Los Altos Hills | 4.5 mi | 29.2 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Menlo Park, CA (20.7 minutes), Palo Alto, CA (21.4 minutes), Atherton, CA (23.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Campbell | 23.4 minutes (±1.1) |
| 18 | Mountain View | 23.3 minutes (±0.7) |
| 19 | Sunnyvale | 23.0 minutes (±0.5) |
| 20 | Santa Clara | 22.6 minutes (±0.7) |
| 21 | Los Altos | 22.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 22 | Palo Alto | 21.4 minutes (±0.7) |
| 23 | Stanford | 14.6 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 7 of 23 places in Santa Clara County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Stanford is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Stanford
How long is the average commute in Stanford?
Workers who live in Stanford, CA take an average of 14.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Stanford without a car?
33.3% of households in Stanford have no vehicle, and 2.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Stanford?
20.9% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Stanford worked from home, and 63.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stanford CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stanford CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stanford CDP, 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 Stanford CDP, California (place:73906, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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