How long is the commute from Boron, CA?
Workers who live in Boron, CA take an average of 22.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
7.5% work from home.
9.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.6 minutes (±10.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Households without a car
- 9.6%
How people in Boron get to work
| Means of transportation | Boron | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.7% (±24.4 points) | 78.4% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±6.8 points) | 11.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 23.2% (±27.2 points) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.5% (±6.5 points) | 7.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Boron, the average commute is not measurably different from Kern County (24.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Boron, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kern County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Kern County, Boron ranks 31 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 857 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Boron
| Vehicles available | Boron | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.6% (±5.8 points) | 6.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.4% (±10.0 points) | 29.3% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% (±11.6 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.1% (±8.5 points) | 26.7% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Boron, 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 Boron
| Boron | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.5% (±6.5 points) | 7.5% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.8% (±4.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.5% (±7.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Boron, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Kern County (91.6%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Boron
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boron | — | 22.6 minutes (±10.8) | — |
| California City | 14 mi | 43.3 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Edwards AFB | 17 mi | 11.2 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Silver Lakes | 26 mi | 41.8 minutes (±7.1) | Higher |
| Mojave | 30 mi | 31.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Los Angeles | 30 mi | 43.3 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Rosamond | 33 mi | 31.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lenwood | 33 mi | 31.2 minutes (±9.8) | Not measurably different |
| Adelanto | 33 mi | 47.0 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Edwards AFB, CA (11.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: California City, CA (43.3 minutes), Silver Lakes, CA (41.8 minutes), Lake Los Angeles, CA (43.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 29 (tie) | Benton Park | 23.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 29 (tie) | Potomac Park | 23.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 31 | Boron | 22.6 minutes (±10.8) |
| 32 | La Cresta | 22.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 33 | China Lake Acres | 22.4 minutes (±9.5) |
| 34 | Cottonwood (Kern County) | 22.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 35 | Delano | 22.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 36 | Greenacres | 22.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 37 | Hillcrest | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Kern County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Boron 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 Boron
How long is the average commute in Boron?
Workers who live in Boron, CA take an average of 22.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Boron without a car?
9.6% of households in Boron have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Boron?
7.5% (±6.5 points) of workers who live in Boron worked from home, and 83.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boron CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boron CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boron 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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