How long is the commute from Waterford, CA?
Workers who live in Waterford, CA take an average of 27.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
4.8% work from home.
3.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.5 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.8%
How people in Waterford get to work
| Means of transportation | Waterford | Stanislaus County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.2% (±7.0 points) | 77.2% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 20.3% (±7.1 points) | 10.8% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.8% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.9 points) | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 1.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.8% (±2.5 points) | 8.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Waterford, the average commute is not measurably different from Stanislaus County (30.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waterford, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Stanislaus County (0.8%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Stanislaus County, Waterford ranks 18 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 546 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waterford
| Vehicles available | Waterford | Stanislaus County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% (±2.4 points) | 5.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.8% (±5.2 points) | 25.8% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.1% (±6.7 points) | 36.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 47.2% (±6.0 points) | 32.4% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Waterford, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Stanislaus County (5.6%).
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 Waterford
| Waterford | Stanislaus County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.8% (±2.5 points) | 8.1% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±2.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.9% (±2.5 points) | 92.1% (±0.5 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Waterford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Stanislaus County (92.1%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Waterford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford | — | 27.5 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Hughson | 6.7 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Empire | 8.4 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Denair | 8.4 mi | 36.8 minutes (±11.8) | Not measurably different |
| Oakdale | 9.6 mi | 35.4 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| East Oakdale | 10 mi | 31.9 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Keyes | 10 mi | 29.5 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Turlock | 11 mi | 26.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Riverbank | 12 mi | 30.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oakdale, CA (35.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Stanislaus County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | East Oakdale | 31.9 minutes (±6.4) |
| 13 | Bret Harte | 31.0 minutes (±6.2) |
| 14 | West Modesto | 30.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 15 | Modesto | 30.2 minutes (±0.9) |
| 16 | Riverbank | 30.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 17 | Keyes | 29.5 minutes (±6.1) |
| 18 | Waterford | 27.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 19 | Bystrom | 26.7 minutes (±6.0) |
| 20 (tie) | Turlock | 26.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 20 (tie) | Del Rio | 26.2 minutes (±10.2) |
| 22 | Hughson | 26.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 23 | Parklawn | 25.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 24 | Empire | 22.8 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Stanislaus 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 Waterford
How long is the average commute in Waterford?
Workers who live in Waterford, CA take an average of 27.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waterford without a car?
3.8% of households in Waterford have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waterford?
4.8% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Waterford worked from home, and 95.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterford city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterford city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterford 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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Figures last updated on .
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