How long is the commute from California City, CA?
Workers who live in California City, CA take an average of 43.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
10.7% work from home.
5.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 43.3 minutes (±5.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.7%
How people in California City get to work
| Means of transportation | California City | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.1% (±7.2 points) | 78.4% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.8% (±4.5 points) | 11.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.8 points) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.7% (±4.8 points) | 7.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In California City, the average commute is higher than in Kern County (24.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In California City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kern County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kern County, California City ranks 2 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 43 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in California City
| Vehicles available | California City | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% (±3.3 points) | 6.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.3% (±6.3 points) | 29.3% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.3% (±4.7 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.8% (±5.1 points) | 26.7% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In California City, 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 California City
| California City | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.7% (±4.8 points) | 7.5% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±2.2 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.5% (±3.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In California City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kern County (91.6%).
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 California City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| California City | — | 43.3 minutes (±5.7) | — |
| Boron | 14 mi | 22.6 minutes (±10.8) | Lower |
| Edwards AFB | 17 mi | 11.2 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Mojave | 20 mi | 31.5 minutes (±5.1) | Lower |
| Rosamond | 28 mi | 31.3 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Tehachapi | 33 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| China Lake Acres | 35 mi | 22.4 minutes (±9.5) | Lower |
| Ridgecrest | 35 mi | 16.9 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Golden Hills | 36 mi | 33.1 minutes (±5.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Boron, CA (22.6 minutes), Edwards AFB, CA (11.2 minutes), Mojave, CA (31.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Mountain Club | 56.3 minutes (±12.6) |
| 2 | California City | 43.3 minutes (±5.7) |
| 3 | Stallion Springs | 43.0 minutes (±9.1) |
| 4 | Bear Valley Springs | 41.8 minutes (±5.4) |
| 5 | Frazier Park | 39.1 minutes (±12.1) |
| 6 | South Taft | 37.0 minutes (±8.5) |
| 7 | Ford City | 34.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 8 | Golden Hills | 33.1 minutes (±5.1) |
Showing 8 of 49 places in Kern 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 California City
How long is the average commute in California City?
Workers who live in California City, CA take an average of 43.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in California City without a car?
5.7% of households in California City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in California City?
10.7% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in California City worked from home, and 91.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — California City city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — California City city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — California City 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 California City city, California (place:09780, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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