How long is the commute from Arvin, CA?
Workers who live in Arvin, CA take an average of 24.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
1.8% work from home.
5.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.5 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.5%
How people in Arvin get to work
| Means of transportation | Arvin | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.0% (±4.8 points) | 78.4% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 21.5% (±4.5 points) | 11.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.8% (±1.0 points) | 7.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Arvin, the average commute is not measurably different from Kern County (24.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Arvin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kern County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kern County, Arvin ranks 22 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 750 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Arvin
| Vehicles available | Arvin | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% (±3.0 points) | 6.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.8% (±4.5 points) | 29.3% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% (±5.1 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.6% (±4.8 points) | 26.7% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Arvin, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kern County (6.7%).
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 Arvin
| Arvin | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.8% (±1.0 points) | 7.5% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±1.7 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±2.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Arvin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kern County (91.6%).
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 Arvin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvin | — | 24.5 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Weedpatch | 5.3 mi | 25.7 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lamont | 6.9 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bear Valley Springs | 9.2 mi | 41.8 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Greenfield (community) | 11 mi | 26.2 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfax (community) | 12 mi | 20.9 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Stallion Springs | 12 mi | 43.0 minutes (±9.1) | Higher |
| Rexland Acres | 12 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| East Niles | 13 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rexland Acres, CA (21.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bear Valley Springs, CA (41.8 minutes), Stallion Springs, CA (43.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kern County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Tehachapi | 27.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 17 | Casa Loma | 26.4 minutes (±12.7) |
| 18 | Greenfield (community) | 26.2 minutes (±8.7) |
| 19 | Weedpatch | 25.7 minutes (±6.4) |
| 20 | East Niles | 24.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 21 | Lamont | 24.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 22 | Arvin | 24.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 23 | McFarland | 24.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 24 (tie) | Bakersfield | 23.6 minutes (±0.6) |
| 24 (tie) | East Bakersfield | 23.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 26 (tie) | Shafter | 23.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 26 (tie) | Wasco | 23.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 26 (tie) | Oildale | 23.3 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Kern 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 Arvin
How long is the average commute in Arvin?
Workers who live in Arvin, CA take an average of 24.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Arvin without a car?
5.5% of households in Arvin have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Arvin?
1.8% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Arvin worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arvin city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arvin city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arvin 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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