How long is the commute from Ben Lomond, CA?
Workers who live in Ben Lomond, CA take an average of 33.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
20.7% work from home.
0.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.1 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 20.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.4%
How people in Ben Lomond get to work
| Means of transportation | Ben Lomond | Santa Cruz County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.8% (±6.1 points) | 62.2% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% (±3.2 points) | 8.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.6 points) | 4.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.4 points) | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.7% (±5.6 points) | 19.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Ben Lomond, the average commute is higher than in Santa Cruz County (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ben Lomond, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in 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, Ben Lomond ranks 5 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 228 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ben Lomond
| Vehicles available | Ben Lomond | Santa Cruz County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.8% (±8.5 points) | 27.6% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.4% (±7.8 points) | 38.1% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.5% (±5.9 points) | 29.2% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Ben Lomond, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in 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 Ben Lomond
| Ben Lomond | Santa Cruz County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.7% (±5.6 points) | 19.3% (±1.1 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±4.0 points) | 97.1% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.8% (±4.5 points) | 94.2% (±0.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ben Lomond, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ben Lomond
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Lomond | — | 33.1 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Brookdale | 2.3 mi | 35.1 minutes (±12.7) | Not measurably different |
| Felton | 2.7 mi | 26.4 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Bonny Doon | 3.6 mi | 39.9 minutes (±22.3) | Not measurably different |
| Boulder Creek | 4.4 mi | 37.4 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Scotts Valley | 4.5 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Santa Cruz | 7.7 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Lexington Hills | 7.8 mi | 34.3 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Live Oak (community) | 8.7 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Felton, CA (26.4 minutes), Scotts Valley, CA (24.9 minutes), Santa Cruz, CA (22.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonny Doon | 39.9 minutes (±22.3) |
| 2 | Amesti | 39.1 minutes (±6.1) |
| 3 | Boulder Creek | 37.4 minutes (±6.5) |
| 4 | Brookdale | 35.1 minutes (±12.7) |
| 5 | Ben Lomond | 33.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Freedom | 30.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 7 | Rio del Mar | 30.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 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) |
Showing 11 of 23 places in Santa Cruz County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Ben Lomond 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 Ben Lomond
How long is the average commute in Ben Lomond?
Workers who live in Ben Lomond, CA take an average of 33.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ben Lomond without a car?
0.4% of households in Ben Lomond have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ben Lomond?
20.7% (±5.6 points) of workers who live in Ben Lomond worked from home, and 94.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ben Lomond CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ben Lomond CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ben Lomond CDP, 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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