How long is the commute from Vacaville, CA?
Workers who live in Vacaville, CA take an average of 28.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
12.4% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.2 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in Vacaville get to work
| Means of transportation | Vacaville | Solano County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.8% (±1.6 points) | 74.3% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±1.2 points) | 9.2% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.2 points) | 1.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.4 points) | 1.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.4% (±1.3 points) | 12.2% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Vacaville, the average commute is lower than in Solano County (31.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Vacaville, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Solano County (1.5%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Solano County, Vacaville ranks 6 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 506 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Vacaville
| Vehicles available | Vacaville | Solano County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±0.9 points) | 4.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.4% (±2.2 points) | 26.6% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% (±2.3 points) | 35.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.5% (±1.9 points) | 32.6% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Vacaville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Solano County (4.9%).
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 Vacaville
| Vacaville | Solano County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.4% (±1.3 points) | 12.2% (±0.8 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±0.7 points) | 97.2% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.7% (±0.9 points) | 93.8% (±0.5 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Vacaville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Solano County (93.8%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Vacaville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacaville | — | 28.2 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Hartley | 4.4 mi | 24.2 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Allendale | 5.9 mi | 22.1 minutes (±5.3) | Lower |
| Fairfield | 7.5 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Suisun City | 7.9 mi | 31.9 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Dixon | 9.9 mi | 26.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Winters | 12 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Green Valley | 12 mi | 28.2 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| University of California-Davis | 17 mi | 17.8 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Allendale, CA (22.1 minutes), Winters, CA (22.9 minutes), University of California-Davis, CA (17.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fairfield, CA (30.7 minutes), Suisun City, CA (31.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Solano County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Vista | 40.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 2 | Vallejo | 34.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 3 | Suisun City | 31.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 4 | Fairfield | 30.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 5 | Benicia | 28.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 6 (tie) | Vacaville | 28.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 6 (tie) | Green Valley | 28.2 minutes (±8.9) |
| 8 | Dixon | 26.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 | Hartley | 24.2 minutes (±6.0) |
| 10 | Allendale | 22.1 minutes (±5.3) |
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 Vacaville
How long is the average commute in Vacaville?
Workers who live in Vacaville, CA take an average of 28.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Vacaville without a car?
4.0% of households in Vacaville have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Vacaville?
12.4% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Vacaville worked from home, and 95.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vacaville city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vacaville city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vacaville city, California
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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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