RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,811
Longest commutes, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by mean travel time to work (2020 ACS). Mountain House, California leads at 66.4. 6,811 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 9 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPAVERAGE COMMUTEVS 2000
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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest average commute?
Mountain House, California ranks #1 with 66.4 (2020 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by average commute?
Mountain House, California, Westlake, Florida, Camino Tassajara, California, Three Points, Arizona, Acton, California.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,811 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 Decennial Census data.
How is average commute measured?
Mean travel time to work, one way, in minutes. Source: US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census.