How long is the commute from Alpine, CA?
Workers who live in Alpine, CA take an average of 30.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
16.1% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.2 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 16.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Alpine get to work
| Means of transportation | Alpine | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.5% (±6.0 points) | 65.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±3.1 points) | 8.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.9 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.6 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.1% (±6.0 points) | 18.7% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Alpine, the average commute is higher than in San Diego County (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Alpine, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in San Diego County (1.9%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In San Diego County, Alpine ranks 16 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 378 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Alpine
| Vehicles available | Alpine | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±2.2 points) | 5.5% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.7% (±4.0 points) | 30.6% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.2% (±6.5 points) | 39.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.8% (±6.2 points) | 24.5% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Alpine, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from San Diego County (5.5%).
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 Alpine
| Alpine | San Diego County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.1% (±6.0 points) | 18.7% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% (±0.7 points) | 97.6% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±2.4 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Alpine, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from San Diego County (94.9%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Alpine
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine | — | 30.2 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Harbison Canyon | 4.9 mi | 30.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Crest | 7.1 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Descanso | 7.7 mi | 27.0 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeside | 8.7 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Granite Hills | 9.1 mi | 29.9 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Winter Gardens | 9.9 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Jamul | 11 mi | 33.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bostonia | 11 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lakeside, CA (25.6 minutes), Winter Gardens, CA (25.9 minutes), Bostonia, CA (24.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Diego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Hidden Meadows | 33.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 11 | Fallbrook | 32.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 12 | Rancho Santa Fe | 32.4 minutes (±6.7) |
| 13 (tie) | Bonsall | 31.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 (tie) | Fairbanks Ranch | 31.1 minutes (±5.3) |
| 15 | Harbison Canyon | 30.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 16 | Alpine | 30.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 17 | Granite Hills | 29.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 18 | Lemon Grove | 29.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 19 | Crest | 29.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 20 | Oceanside | 28.7 minutes (±0.8) |
| 21 | Chula Vista | 28.6 minutes (±0.6) |
| 22 | Rancho San Diego | 28.2 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 13 of 50 places in San Diego County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Alpine is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Alpine
How long is the average commute in Alpine?
Workers who live in Alpine, CA take an average of 30.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Alpine without a car?
3.3% of households in Alpine have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Alpine?
16.1% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Alpine worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alpine CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alpine CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alpine CDP, 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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