How long is the commute from Brawley, CA?
Workers who live in Brawley, CA take an average of 18.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
11.1% work from home.
8.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.2 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Households without a car
- 8.3%
How people in Brawley get to work
| Means of transportation | Brawley | Imperial County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.0% (±4.5 points) | 79.0% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±2.9 points) | 8.8% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±1.1 points) | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±1.7 points) | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.1% (±3.3 points) | 7.2% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Brawley, the average commute is lower than in Imperial County (22.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brawley, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Imperial County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Imperial County, Brawley ranks 10 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1003 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brawley
| Vehicles available | Brawley | Imperial County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% (±3.1 points) | 6.1% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% (±4.7 points) | 31.9% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% (±4.6 points) | 34.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.4% (±3.6 points) | 27.2% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Brawley, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Imperial County (6.1%).
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 Brawley
| Brawley | Imperial County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.1% (±3.3 points) | 7.2% (±1.1 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±2.4 points) | 94.3% (±1.0 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.4% (±3.3 points) | 90.1% (±1.1 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Brawley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Imperial County (90.1%).
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 Brawley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brawley | — | 18.2 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Westmorland | 6.9 mi | 22.3 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Imperial | 10.0 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Calipatria | 13 mi | 14.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| El Centro | 13 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Holtville | 14 mi | 18.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Seeley | 16 mi | 23.8 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Heber | 17 mi | 19.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Niland | 18 mi | 25.0 minutes (±14.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: El Centro, CA (22.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Imperial County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Seeley | 23.8 minutes (±6.2) |
| 5 | Westmorland | 22.3 minutes (±5.3) |
| 6 | El Centro | 22.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 7 | Heber | 19.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 8 | Imperial | 18.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 9 | Holtville | 18.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 10 | Brawley | 18.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 11 | Calipatria | 14.9 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 8 of 11 places in Imperial 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 Brawley
How long is the average commute in Brawley?
Workers who live in Brawley, CA take an average of 18.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brawley without a car?
8.3% of households in Brawley have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brawley?
11.1% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Brawley worked from home, and 89.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brawley city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brawley city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brawley city, California
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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