How long is the commute from Arcata, CA?
Workers who live in Arcata, CA take an average of 17.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
10.6% of workers walk to work.
15.4% work from home.
7.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.8 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.6%
How people in Arcata get to work
| Means of transportation | Arcata | Humboldt County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.6% (±4.8 points) | 67.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±2.9 points) | 11.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±0.8 points) | 1.0% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 10.6% (±2.4 points) | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.6% (±1.7 points) | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.4% (±3.7 points) | 13.0% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Arcata, the average commute is not measurably different from Humboldt County (19.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Arcata, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Humboldt County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Humboldt County, Arcata ranks 9 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1009 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Arcata
| Vehicles available | Arcata | Humboldt County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% (±2.3 points) | 6.1% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.0% (±4.4 points) | 35.9% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.6% (±4.4 points) | 35.5% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.8% (±3.9 points) | 22.5% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Arcata, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Humboldt County (6.1%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Arcata
| Arcata | Humboldt County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.4% (±3.7 points) | 13.0% (±1.1 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±1.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.8 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±2.6 points) | 90.9% (±1.1 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Arcata, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Humboldt County (90.9%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Arcata
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcata | — | 17.8 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Blue Lake | 4.4 mi | 14.0 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Myrtletown | 5.9 mi | 13.4 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Eureka | 6.1 mi | 15.8 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| McKinleyville | 6.2 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cutten | 7.6 mi | 15.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Bayview (Humboldt County) | 8.6 mi | 15.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Hills | 10 mi | 18.9 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Humboldt Hill | 12 mi | 17.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Blue Lake, CA (14.0 minutes), Myrtletown, CA (13.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Humboldt County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ferndale | 26.3 minutes (±9.6) |
| 4 | Westhaven-Moonstone | 25.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Fortuna | 24.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 6 | McKinleyville | 21.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Rio Dell | 19.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | Pine Hills | 18.9 minutes (±5.5) |
| 9 | Arcata | 17.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 10 | Humboldt Hill | 17.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 11 | Eureka | 15.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 12 | Garberville | 15.6 minutes (±5.1) |
| 13 | Bayview (Humboldt County) | 15.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 14 | Cutten | 15.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 15 | Blue Lake | 14.0 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Humboldt County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Arcata
How long is the average commute in Arcata?
Workers who live in Arcata, CA take an average of 17.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Arcata without a car?
7.6% of households in Arcata have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Arcata?
15.4% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Arcata worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcata city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcata city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arcata city, California
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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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