How long is the commute from Tracy, CA?
Workers who live in Tracy, CA take an average of 42.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
14.7% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 42.5 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Tracy get to work
| Means of transportation | Tracy | San Joaquin County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.9% (±2.5 points) | 73.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.8% (±1.9 points) | 12.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.7% (±1.6 points) | 10.6% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Tracy, the average commute is higher than in San Joaquin County (34.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tracy, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from San Joaquin County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In San Joaquin County, Tracy ranks 5 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 53 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tracy
| Vehicles available | Tracy | San Joaquin County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±0.8 points) | 5.1% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.7% (±2.3 points) | 26.4% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% (±2.6 points) | 35.5% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 39.7% (±2.4 points) | 33.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Tracy, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in San Joaquin County (5.1%).
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 Tracy
| Tracy | San Joaquin County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.7% (±1.6 points) | 10.6% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±0.4 points) | 96.5% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.2% (±1.0 points) | 92.5% (±0.5 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Tracy, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in San Joaquin County (92.5%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Tracy
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy | — | 42.5 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Mountain House | 5.8 mi | 49.6 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Lathrop | 9.2 mi | 45.2 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Manteca | 13 mi | 37.6 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| French Camp | 14 mi | 26.0 minutes (±4.2) | Lower |
| Byron | 15 mi | 38.1 minutes (±11.9) | Not measurably different |
| Discovery Bay | 15 mi | 44.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Taft Mosswood | 16 mi | 35.9 minutes (±16.5) | Not measurably different |
| Livermore | 17 mi | 30.1 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Manteca, CA (37.6 minutes), French Camp, CA (26.0 minutes), Livermore, CA (30.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mountain House, CA (49.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Joaquin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain House | 49.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 2 | August | 46.6 minutes (±14.1) |
| 3 | Lathrop | 45.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 4 | Kennedy | 43.4 minutes (±11.3) |
| 5 | Tracy | 42.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 6 | Garden Acres | 41.2 minutes (±6.3) |
| 7 | Dogtown | 38.0 minutes (±9.5) |
| 8 | Manteca | 37.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 9 | Country Club | 36.0 minutes (±6.0) |
| 10 | Taft Mosswood | 35.9 minutes (±16.5) |
| 11 | Woodbridge | 32.6 minutes (±5.4) |
Showing 11 of 21 places in San Joaquin 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 Tracy
How long is the average commute in Tracy?
Workers who live in Tracy, CA take an average of 42.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tracy without a car?
3.4% of households in Tracy have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tracy?
14.7% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Tracy worked from home, and 95.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tracy city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tracy city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tracy city, California
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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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