How long is the commute from Buellton, CA?
Workers who live in Buellton, CA take an average of 28.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
15.6% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.4 minutes (±4.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Buellton get to work
| Means of transportation | Buellton | Santa Barbara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.5% (±9.9 points) | 64.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.6% (±4.9 points) | 11.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.7 points) | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.6% (±9.5 points) | 13.4% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Buellton, the average commute is higher than in Santa Barbara County (20.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Buellton, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Santa Barbara County (2.2%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Barbara County, Buellton ranks 2 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 484 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Buellton
| Vehicles available | Buellton | Santa Barbara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±1.9 points) | 5.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.1% (±6.5 points) | 30.7% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.9% (±8.7 points) | 36.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.1% (±10.5 points) | 27.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Buellton, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Santa Barbara County (5.9%).
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 Buellton
| Buellton | Santa Barbara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.6% (±9.5 points) | 13.4% (±0.7 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±1.1 points) | 96.4% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.3% (±2.6 points) | 92.5% (±0.5 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Buellton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Santa Barbara County (92.5%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Buellton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buellton | — | 28.4 minutes (±4.6) | — |
| Solvang | 3.4 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Los Olivos | 5.4 mi | 19.6 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Ynez | 5.6 mi | 26.9 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Los Alamos | 9.8 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Mission Hills | 15 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lompoc | 16 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Vandenberg Village | 17 mi | 22.2 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Vandenberg AFB | 19 mi | 11.2 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Los Alamos, CA (18.6 minutes), Vandenberg Village, CA (22.2 minutes), Vandenberg AFB, CA (11.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Santa Barbara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solvang | 29.2 minutes (±4.9) |
| 2 | Buellton | 28.4 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | Lompoc | 27.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 4 | Mission Hills | 27.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Santa Ynez | 26.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 6 (tie) | Guadalupe | 26.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 (tie) | Toro Canyon | 26.5 minutes (±12.1) |
| 8 | Carpinteria | 24.9 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 8 of 22 places in Santa Barbara 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 Buellton
How long is the average commute in Buellton?
Workers who live in Buellton, CA take an average of 28.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Buellton without a car?
1.9% of households in Buellton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Buellton?
15.6% (±9.5 points) of workers who live in Buellton worked from home, and 97.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buellton city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buellton city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buellton city, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Buellton city, California (place:08758, in state:06).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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