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Counties with the best commutes in California
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with the best commutes in California using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by the shortest average travel time to work, with ties broken by lowest percent of residents that commute over 60 minutes, and any further ties broken by lowest percent of residents that work outside the county of residence.
#58. Calaveras County
- Mean travel time to work: 38.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 22.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 46.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 22.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 46.3%
#57. Contra Costa County
- Mean travel time to work: 37.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 24.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 38.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 24.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 38.3%
#56. San Benito County
- Mean travel time to work: 36.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 24.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 54.0%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 24.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 54.0%
#55. San Joaquin County
- Mean travel time to work: 35.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 21.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 27.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 21.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 27.8%
#54. Riverside County
- Mean travel time to work: 34.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 18.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 27.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 18.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 27.8%
#53. Alameda County
- Mean travel time to work: 33.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 17.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 31.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 17.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 31.4%
#52. Solano County
- Mean travel time to work: 33.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 18.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 39.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 18.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 39.8%
#51. San Francisco County
- Mean travel time to work: 32.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 13.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 19.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 13.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 19.3%
#50. San Bernardino County
- Mean travel time to work: 32.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 16.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 26.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 16.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 26.9%
#49. Alpine County
- Mean travel time to work: 31.9
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 14.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 18.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 14.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 18.1%
#48. Amador County
- Mean travel time to work: 31.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 16.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 32.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 16.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 32.5%
#47. Los Angeles County
- Mean travel time to work: 31.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 14.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 14.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.8%
#46. Stanislaus County
- Mean travel time to work: 31.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 14.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 26.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 14.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 26.7%
#45. Marin County
- Mean travel time to work: 30.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 15.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 29.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 15.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 29.3%
#44. Lake County
- Mean travel time to work: 30.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 15.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 24.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 15.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 24.4%
#43. Merced County
- Mean travel time to work: 30.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 16.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 30.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 16.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 30.9%
#42. Mariposa County
- Mean travel time to work: 29.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 13.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 19.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 13.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 19.9%
#41. Yuba County
- Mean travel time to work: 29.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 54.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 54.2%
#40. Tuolumne County
- Mean travel time to work: 29.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 15.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 16.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 15.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 16.8%
#39. Madera County
- Mean travel time to work: 29.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 12.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 35.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 12.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 35.1%
#38. San Mateo County
- Mean travel time to work: 28.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 36.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 36.5%
#37. El Dorado County
- Mean travel time to work: 28.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 33.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 33.8%
#36. Santa Clara County
- Mean travel time to work: 28.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 11.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 11.7%
#35. Sierra County
- Mean travel time to work: 28.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 13.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 29.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 13.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 29.5%
#34. Sutter County
- Mean travel time to work: 28.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 12.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 44.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 12.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 44.3%
#33. Sacramento County
- Mean travel time to work: 28.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 18.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 18.1%
#32. Placer County
- Mean travel time to work: 27.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 32.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 32.7%
#31. Orange County
- Mean travel time to work: 27.6
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 14.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 14.1%
#30. Santa Cruz County
- Mean travel time to work: 26.9
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 21.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 21.2%
#29. Ventura County
- Mean travel time to work: 26.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 19.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 19.2%
#28. Trinity County
- Mean travel time to work: 26.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.4%
#27. San Diego County
- Mean travel time to work: 26.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 1.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 1.9%
#26. Napa County
- Mean travel time to work: 26.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 21.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 21.2%
#25. Sonoma County
- Mean travel time to work: 25.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 13.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 13.7%
#24. Nevada County
- Mean travel time to work: 25.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 22.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 22.2%
#23. Monterey County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 12.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 12.1%
#22. Yolo County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 33.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 33.7%
#21. Kern County
- Mean travel time to work: 23.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.3%
#20. Colusa County
- Mean travel time to work: 23.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 28.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 28.7%
#19. Kings County
- Mean travel time to work: 23.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 24.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 24.5%
#18. Fresno County
- Mean travel time to work: 23.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 8.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 8.7%
#17. Tehama County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.9
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 23.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 23.8%
#16. Tulare County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 15.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 15.9%
#15. Glenn County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 30.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 30.7%
#14. Imperial County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 7.0%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 7.0%
#13. Modoc County
- Mean travel time to work: 21.9
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 12.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 12.1%
#12. San Luis Obispo County
- Mean travel time to work: 21.6
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.4%
#11. Butte County
- Mean travel time to work: 21.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.6%
#10. Lassen County
- Mean travel time to work: 20.9
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.1%
#9. Mendocino County
- Mean travel time to work: 20.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.8%
#8. Shasta County
- Mean travel time to work: 20.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.7%
#7. Santa Barbara County
- Mean travel time to work: 20.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.8%
#6. Siskiyou County
- Mean travel time to work: 19.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 4.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 4.3%
#5. Humboldt County
- Mean travel time to work: 19.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 1.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 1.2%
#4. Plumas County
- Mean travel time to work: 18.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 4.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 4.5%
#3. Del Norte County
- Mean travel time to work: 16.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 3.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 3.1%
#2. Mono County
- Mean travel time to work: 16.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 11.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 11.2%
#1. Inyo County
- Mean travel time to work: 15.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.7%
