How long is the commute from Upper Lake, CA?
Workers who live in Upper Lake, CA take an average of 26.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
7.8% of workers walk to work.
7.2% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.1 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Upper Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Upper Lake | Lake County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.9% (±14.9 points) | 70.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.1% (±7.3 points) | 9.9% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.8% (±8.3 points) | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | 1.3% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.2% (±8.1 points) | 14.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Upper Lake, the average commute is lower than in Lake County (32.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Upper Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lake County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Upper Lake ranks 8 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 650 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Upper Lake
| Vehicles available | Upper Lake | Lake County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±6.2 points) | 5.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 10.9% (±10.8 points) | 30.5% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 64.2% (±22.5 points) | 33.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.2% (±17.7 points) | 30.3% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Upper Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lake County (5.6%).
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 Upper Lake
| Upper Lake | Lake County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.2% (±8.1 points) | 14.3% (±2.0 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±9.4 points) | 94.6% (±1.0 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.9% (±6.3 points) | 87.1% (±1.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Upper Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lake County (87.1%).
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 Upper Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Lake | — | 26.1 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Nice | 3.8 mi | 34.1 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| North Lakeport | 5.4 mi | 16.9 minutes (±5.7) | Lower |
| Lakeport | 8.8 mi | 19.1 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Lucerne | 10 mi | 38.9 minutes (±12.6) | Not measurably different |
| Kelseyville | 14 mi | 28.6 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Talmage | 14 mi | 13.9 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Ukiah | 16 mi | 19.2 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Clearlake Oaks | 17 mi | 19.6 minutes (±12.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Lakeport, CA (16.9 minutes), Lakeport, CA (19.1 minutes), Talmage, CA (13.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lucerne | 38.9 minutes (±12.6) |
| 3 | Clearlake Riviera | 35.8 minutes (±5.4) |
| 4 | Nice | 34.1 minutes (±8.2) |
| 5 | Clearlake | 33.1 minutes (±5.2) |
| 6 | Middletown | 29.6 minutes (±9.6) |
| 7 | Kelseyville | 28.6 minutes (±6.3) |
| 8 | Upper Lake | 26.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 9 | Clearlake Oaks | 19.6 minutes (±12.3) |
| 10 | Lakeport | 19.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 11 | North Lakeport | 16.9 minutes (±5.7) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Lake County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Upper Lake 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 Upper Lake
How long is the average commute in Upper Lake?
Workers who live in Upper Lake, CA take an average of 26.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Upper Lake without a car?
3.7% of households in Upper Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Upper Lake?
7.2% (±8.1 points) of workers who live in Upper Lake worked from home, and 94.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Lake CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Lake CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Lake 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 Upper Lake CDP, California (place:81358, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 .