How long is the commute from Atwater, CA?
Workers who live in Atwater, CA take an average of 28.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
4.2% work from home.
6.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.3 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.3%
How people in Atwater get to work
| Means of transportation | Atwater | Merced County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.2% (±3.4 points) | 76.0% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.6% (±3.0 points) | 10.5% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.6 points) | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.5 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±1.2 points) | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.2% (±1.3 points) | 6.6% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Atwater, the average commute is lower than in Merced County (31.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Atwater, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Merced County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Merced County, Atwater ranks 7 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 498 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Atwater
| Vehicles available | Atwater | Merced County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% (±2.0 points) | 7.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.9% (±4.1 points) | 26.9% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.7% (±3.7 points) | 35.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.1% (±4.0 points) | 30.4% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Atwater, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Merced County (7.3%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Atwater
| Atwater | Merced County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.2% (±1.3 points) | 6.6% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% (±2.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.8 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.0% (±2.6 points) | 88.4% (±1.0 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Atwater, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Merced County (88.4%).
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 Atwater
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atwater | — | 28.3 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Winton | 2.4 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| McSwain | 2.8 mi | 23.1 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin | 4.0 mi | 23.3 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Merced | 7.4 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Livingston | 7.4 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Delhi | 11 mi | 25.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hilmar-Irwin | 14 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Planada | 16 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Livingston, CA (22.5 minutes), Hilmar-Irwin, CA (21.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Merced County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Nella | 55.9 minutes (±9.7) |
| 2 | Los Banos | 54.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 3 | Le Grand | 40.6 minutes (±10.7) |
| 4 | Gustine | 34.4 minutes (±8.9) |
| 5 | South Dos Palos | 29.6 minutes (±8.8) |
| 6 | Merced | 28.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | Atwater | 28.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Dos Palos | 28.1 minutes (±5.5) |
| 9 | Planada | 26.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 10 | Winton | 26.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 11 | Delhi | 25.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 12 | Franklin | 23.3 minutes (±5.3) |
| 13 | McSwain | 23.1 minutes (±5.0) |
Showing 13 of 15 places in Merced 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 Atwater
How long is the average commute in Atwater?
Workers who live in Atwater, CA take an average of 28.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Atwater without a car?
6.3% of households in Atwater have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Atwater?
4.2% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Atwater worked from home, and 91.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atwater city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atwater city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Atwater 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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