How long is the commute from Woodside, CA?
Workers who live in Woodside, CA take an average of 28.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.8% of workers drive alone to work.
2.1% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
30.5% work from home.
0.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.8 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 2.1%
- Work from home
- 30.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.7%
How people in Woodside get to work
| Means of transportation | Woodside | San Mateo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.8% (±8.2 points) | 56.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±4.0 points) | 8.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.1% (±2.0 points) | 5.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±1.6 points) | 2.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 30.5% (±7.4 points) | 24.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Woodside, the average commute is not measurably different from San Mateo County (26.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Woodside, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in San Mateo County (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In San Mateo County, Woodside ranks 10 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 455 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Woodside
| Vehicles available | Woodside | San Mateo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 5.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.9% (±4.5 points) | 31.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% (±5.3 points) | 38.2% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 48.8% (±6.1 points) | 24.8% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Woodside, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in San Mateo County (5.8%).
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 Woodside
| Woodside | San Mateo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 30.5% (±7.4 points) | 24.3% (±0.6 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±2.4 points) | 97.7% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.0% (±0.9 points) | 95.7% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Woodside, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in San Mateo County (95.7%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Woodside
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside | — | 28.8 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Emerald Lake Hills | 3.0 mi | 27.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| West Menlo Park | 3.1 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Ladera | 3.6 mi | 20.7 minutes (±6.9) | Lower |
| Atherton | 4.0 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Portola Valley | 4.2 mi | 19.3 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| North Fair Oaks | 4.8 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Stanford | 5.0 mi | 14.6 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| San Carlos | 5.3 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Menlo Park, CA (20.7 minutes), Ladera, CA (20.7 minutes), Atherton, CA (23.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Mateo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Montara | 31.2 minutes (±7.6) |
| 5 | Burlingame | 30.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 | El Granada | 30.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 | Foster City | 29.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 8 | Half Moon Bay | 29.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 9 (tie) | Daly City | 28.8 minutes (±1.0) |
| 9 (tie) | Woodside | 28.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 11 | Millbrae | 28.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 12 | Belmont | 28.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 13 | Colma | 28.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 14 | Pacifica | 27.2 minutes (±1.1) |
| 15 | Hillsborough | 27.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 16 | Emerald Lake Hills | 27.0 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in San Mateo 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 Woodside
How long is the average commute in Woodside?
Workers who live in Woodside, CA take an average of 28.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Woodside without a car?
0.7% of households in Woodside have no vehicle, and 2.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Woodside?
30.5% (±7.4 points) of workers who live in Woodside worked from home, and 99.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodside town, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodside town, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodside town, 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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