How long is the commute from Sunnyvale, CA?
Workers who live in Sunnyvale, CA take an average of 23.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.7% of workers drive alone to work.
3.9% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
29.2% work from home.
7.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.0 minutes (±0.5)
- Public transportation
- 3.9%
- Work from home
- 29.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.0%
How people in Sunnyvale get to work
| Means of transportation | Sunnyvale | Santa Clara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 53.7% (±1.6 points) | 59.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±1.1 points) | 9.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.9% (±0.6 points) | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±0.5 points) | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.2% (±0.5 points) | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 29.2% (±1.4 points) | 23.9% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Santa Clara County (2.3%).
It is also higher than in California (2.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Clara County, Sunnyvale ranks 19 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 832 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sunnyvale
| Vehicles available | Sunnyvale | Santa Clara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% (±0.8 points) | 6.0% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.2% (±1.8 points) | 31.0% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% (±1.7 points) | 38.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.8% (±1.3 points) | 24.4% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Sunnyvale, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Santa Clara County (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sunnyvale
| Sunnyvale | Santa Clara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 29.2% (±1.4 points) | 23.9% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±0.3 points) | 98.0% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.5% (±0.6 points) | 95.6% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyvale | — | 23.0 minutes (±0.5) | — |
| Mountain View | 3.1 mi | 23.3 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Clara | 3.5 mi | 22.6 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Los Altos | 4.0 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Loyola | 4.6 mi | 27.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Cupertino | 4.7 mi | 23.6 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Los Altos Hills | 6.3 mi | 29.2 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Palo Alto | 6.5 mi | 21.4 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Burbank (community) | 6.9 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Palo Alto, CA (21.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Los Altos Hills, CA (29.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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 11 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 Sunnyvale
How long is the average commute in Sunnyvale?
Workers who live in Sunnyvale, CA take an average of 23.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sunnyvale without a car?
7.0% of households in Sunnyvale have no vehicle, and 3.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sunnyvale?
29.2% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Sunnyvale worked from home, and 96.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunnyvale city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunnyvale city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale city, California (place:77000, 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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