How long is the commute from Ukiah, CA?
Workers who live in Ukiah, CA take an average of 19.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
7.7% of workers walk to work.
8.3% work from home.
15.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.2 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Households without a car
- 15.5%
How people in Ukiah get to work
| Means of transportation | Ukiah | Mendocino County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.4% (±4.8 points) | 70.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.9% (±3.6 points) | 10.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.7% (±3.0 points) | 5.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.7 points) | 0.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.3% (±2.9 points) | 12.2% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Ukiah, the average commute is not measurably different from Mendocino County (21.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ukiah, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mendocino County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Mendocino County, Ukiah ranks 3 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 977 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ukiah
| Vehicles available | Ukiah | Mendocino County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.5% (±5.0 points) | 7.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.8% (±5.6 points) | 33.0% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.1% (±5.5 points) | 32.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.6% (±3.4 points) | 26.9% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Ukiah, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Mendocino County (7.3%).
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 Ukiah
| Ukiah | Mendocino County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.3% (±2.9 points) | 12.2% (±1.7 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.3% (±4.4 points) | 93.5% (±1.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.1% (±4.6 points) | 89.6% (±1.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ukiah, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mendocino County (89.6%).
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 Ukiah
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukiah | — | 19.2 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Talmage | 2.5 mi | 13.9 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Redwood Valley | 8.4 mi | 44.1 minutes (±21.2) | Higher |
| Upper Lake | 16 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| North Lakeport | 16 mi | 16.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeport | 17 mi | 19.1 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Nice | 19 mi | 34.1 minutes (±8.2) | Higher |
| Willits | 19 mi | 14.0 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Brooktrails | 23 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Willits, CA (14.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Redwood Valley, CA (44.1 minutes), Upper Lake, CA (26.1 minutes), Nice, CA (34.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mendocino County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redwood Valley | 44.1 minutes (±21.2) |
| 2 | Brooktrails | 28.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 3 | Ukiah | 19.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 4 | Point Arena | 19.1 minutes (±6.1) |
| 5 | Covelo | 15.7 minutes (±4.5) |
| 6 | Willits | 14.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 7 | Talmage | 13.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 8 | Fort Bragg | 12.7 minutes (±2.0) |
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 Ukiah
How long is the average commute in Ukiah?
Workers who live in Ukiah, CA take an average of 19.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ukiah without a car?
15.5% of households in Ukiah have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ukiah?
8.3% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Ukiah worked from home, and 89.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ukiah city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ukiah city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ukiah 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 Ukiah city, California (place:81134, 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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