San Mateo County, CA — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.5%
Labor Force
414,202
Employed
395,167
Mean Commute
21 min
Work from Home
21.9%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone57.6%
Carpool8.8%
Public Transit6.4%
Walk2.3%
Bike1.2%
Work from Home21.9%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector94.8%
Government44.7%
Self-Employed3.9%
San Mateo County, CA has an unemployment rate of 4.5% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 414,202 people. The average commute time is 21 minutes. 21.9% of workers work from home. 94.8% of workers are in the private sector.