How long is the commute from West Sacramento, CA?
Workers who live in West Sacramento, CA take an average of 24.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
19.2% work from home.
7.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.7 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.7%
How people in West Sacramento get to work
| Means of transportation | West Sacramento | Yolo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.7% (±2.5 points) | 61.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.1% (±2.3 points) | 7.6% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 2.8% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±0.7 points) | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±0.6 points) | 6.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.2% (±2.7 points) | 18.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In West Sacramento, the average commute is not measurably different from Yolo County (24.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Sacramento, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Yolo County (2.8%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Yolo County, West Sacramento ranks 3 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 738 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Sacramento
| Vehicles available | West Sacramento | Yolo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% (±1.8 points) | 7.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.6% (±2.4 points) | 31.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% (±2.7 points) | 35.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.9% (±2.7 points) | 25.5% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In West Sacramento, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Yolo County (7.6%).
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 West Sacramento
| West Sacramento | Yolo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.2% (±2.7 points) | 18.1% (±1.2 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±1.1 points) | 96.6% (±0.7 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.6% (±1.5 points) | 92.3% (±0.9 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Sacramento, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Yolo County (92.3%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Sacramento
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Sacramento | — | 24.7 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Sacramento | 4.4 mi | 25.3 minutes (±0.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fruitridge Pocket | 5.2 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lemon Hill | 5.6 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Parkway | 6.5 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Florin | 9.2 mi | 26.8 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Arden-Arcade | 9.4 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Davis | 10 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Rosemont | 10 mi | 27.7 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Davis, CA (22.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Florin, CA (26.8 minutes), Rosemont, CA (27.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Yolo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knights Landing | 33.5 minutes (±5.2) |
| 2 | Esparto | 27.2 minutes (±6.6) |
| 3 | West Sacramento | 24.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 4 | Woodland | 24.5 minutes (±1.1) |
| 5 | Monument Hills | 23.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Winters | 22.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Davis | 22.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 8 | University of California-Davis | 17.8 minutes (±4.1) |
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 West Sacramento
How long is the average commute in West Sacramento?
Workers who live in West Sacramento, CA take an average of 24.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Sacramento without a car?
7.7% of households in West Sacramento have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Sacramento?
19.2% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in West Sacramento worked from home, and 94.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Sacramento city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Sacramento city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Sacramento 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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