How long is the commute from Aptos, CA?
Workers who live in Aptos, CA take an average of 25.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
5.2% of workers walk to work.
18.5% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.4 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 18.5%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Aptos get to work
| Means of transportation | Aptos | Santa Cruz County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.8% (±5.6 points) | 62.2% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±4.3 points) | 8.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.2% (±3.3 points) | 4.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.1 points) | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.5% (±3.2 points) | 19.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Aptos, the average commute is not measurably different from Santa Cruz County (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Aptos, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Santa Cruz County (1.9%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Cruz County, Aptos ranks 14 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 688 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Aptos
| Vehicles available | Aptos | Santa Cruz County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±2.7 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.4% (±5.8 points) | 27.6% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.2% (±8.0 points) | 38.1% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.5% (±7.0 points) | 29.2% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Aptos, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Santa Cruz County (5.2%).
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 Aptos
| Aptos | Santa Cruz County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.5% (±3.2 points) | 19.3% (±1.1 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±3.5 points) | 97.1% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.1% (±3.3 points) | 94.2% (±0.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Aptos, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Santa Cruz County (94.2%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Aptos
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aptos | — | 25.4 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Seacliff | 1.7 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Rio del Mar | 2.3 mi | 30.0 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Soquel | 3.1 mi | 23.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Day Valley | 3.1 mi | 28.9 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Capitola | 3.5 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley | 3.7 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasure Point | 4.8 mi | 22.9 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Live Oak (community) | 4.8 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rio del Mar, CA (30.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Santa Cruz County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Day Valley | 28.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 | Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley | 28.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 10 (tie) | Felton | 26.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 10 (tie) | La Selva Beach | 26.4 minutes (±8.1) |
| 12 | Watsonville | 26.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 13 | Interlaken | 25.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Aptos | 25.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 15 | Scotts Valley | 24.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 16 | Seacliff | 24.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 17 | Capitola | 23.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 18 | Soquel | 23.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 19 | Pleasure Point | 22.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 20 | Santa Cruz | 22.8 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Santa Cruz County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Aptos 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 Aptos
How long is the average commute in Aptos?
Workers who live in Aptos, CA take an average of 25.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Aptos without a car?
3.9% of households in Aptos have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Aptos?
18.5% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Aptos worked from home, and 95.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aptos CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aptos CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Aptos CDP, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Aptos CDP, California (place:02378, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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