How long is the commute from Blythe, CA?
Workers who live in Blythe, CA take an average of 19.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
3.3% work from home.
9.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.0 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Households without a car
- 9.5%
How people in Blythe get to work
| Means of transportation | Blythe | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.8% (±4.2 points) | 73.3% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.3% (±3.7 points) | 11.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±1.2 points) | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.7 points) | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.3% (±2.0 points) | 12.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Blythe, the average commute is lower than in Riverside County (33.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Blythe, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Riverside County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Riverside County, Blythe ranks 70 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 982 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Blythe
| Vehicles available | Blythe | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% (±3.7 points) | 4.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% (±5.3 points) | 26.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% (±5.2 points) | 36.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.2% (±4.4 points) | 33.2% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Blythe, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Riverside County (4.3%).
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 Blythe
| Blythe | Riverside County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.3% (±2.0 points) | 12.3% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% (±3.3 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.5% (±5.0 points) | 93.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Blythe, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Riverside County (93.6%).
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 Blythe
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blythe | — | 19.0 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Mesa Verde | 7.5 mi | 22.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Quartzsite | 23 mi | 5.1 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Parker | 35 mi | 11.2 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Big River | 37 mi | 13.2 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Bouse | 40 mi | 18.6 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cienega Springs | 44 mi | 14.1 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Niland | 59 mi | 25.0 minutes (±14.8) | Not measurably different |
| Calipatria | 60 mi | 14.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Quartzsite, AZ (5.1 minutes), Parker, AZ (11.2 minutes), Big River, CA (13.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Riverside County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Thermal | 22.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 65 | Thousand Palms | 21.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 66 | Palm Desert | 21.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 67 | Bermuda Dunes | 20.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 68 | Desert Edge | 20.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 69 | Cathedral City | 19.9 minutes (±0.8) |
| 70 | Blythe | 19.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 71 | Indian Wells | 18.7 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 8 of 71 places in Riverside 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 Blythe
How long is the average commute in Blythe?
Workers who live in Blythe, CA take an average of 19.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Blythe without a car?
9.5% of households in Blythe have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Blythe?
3.3% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Blythe worked from home, and 88.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blythe city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blythe city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blythe 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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