How long is the commute from Buena Park, CA?
Workers who live in Buena Park, CA take an average of 28.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
10.9% work from home.
5.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.8 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.3%
How people in Buena Park get to work
| Means of transportation | Buena Park | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.1% (±2.2 points) | 67.5% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.7% (±1.6 points) | 8.9% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±0.6 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.9% (±1.7 points) | 18.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Buena Park, the average commute is higher than in Orange County (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Buena Park, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Orange County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Orange County, Buena Park ranks 14 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 452 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Buena Park
| Vehicles available | Buena Park | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% (±1.4 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.7% (±2.4 points) | 28.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% (±2.4 points) | 40.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.1% (±2.7 points) | 26.8% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Buena Park, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Orange County (4.8%).
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 Buena Park
| Buena Park | Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.9% (±1.7 points) | 18.5% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±0.8 points) | 97.9% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.4% (±1.0 points) | 95.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Buena Park, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Orange County (95.0%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Buena Park
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Park | — | 28.8 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| La Palma | 1.9 mi | 32.5 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| La Mirada | 3.1 mi | 32.0 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Cypress | 3.2 mi | 28.9 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cerritos | 3.6 mi | 32.4 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Stanton | 4.0 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hawaiian Gardens | 4.2 mi | 26.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Artesia | 4.3 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| East Whittier | 4.8 mi | 35.1 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Artesia, CA (25.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: La Palma, CA (32.5 minutes), La Mirada, CA (32.0 minutes), Cerritos, CA (32.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | La Habra | 30.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 9 | Dana Point | 30.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 10 (tie) | Laguna Beach | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 10 (tie) | Stanton | 29.0 minutes (±1.2) |
| 10 (tie) | Rancho Mission Viejo | 29.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 13 | Cypress | 28.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 14 (tie) | Buena Park | 28.8 minutes (±1.0) |
| 14 (tie) | Seal Beach | 28.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 16 | San Clemente | 28.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 17 | Garden Grove | 28.5 minutes (±0.6) |
| 18 | Huntington Beach | 28.4 minutes (±0.8) |
| 19 | Rossmoor | 27.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 20 (tie) | Anaheim | 27.4 minutes (±0.5) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Orange 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 Buena Park
How long is the average commute in Buena Park?
Workers who live in Buena Park, CA take an average of 28.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Buena Park without a car?
5.3% of households in Buena Park have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Buena Park?
10.9% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Buena Park worked from home, and 95.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buena Park city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buena Park city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buena Park 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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Figures last updated on .
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