How long is the commute from Cambria, CA?
Workers who live in Cambria, CA take an average of 21.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
22.8% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.4 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 22.8%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Cambria get to work
| Means of transportation | Cambria | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.6% (±8.1 points) | 70.5% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±5.0 points) | 7.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±1.6 points) | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.3 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.8% (±7.0 points) | 15.2% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Cambria, the average commute is not measurably different from San Luis Obispo County (22.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cambria, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from San Luis Obispo County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In San Luis Obispo County, Cambria ranks 11 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 900 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cambria
| Vehicles available | Cambria | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±1.5 points) | 3.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.2% (±6.7 points) | 28.8% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% (±5.2 points) | 37.0% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.9% (±4.1 points) | 30.4% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Cambria, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in San Luis Obispo County (3.8%).
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 Cambria
| Cambria | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.8% (±7.0 points) | 15.2% (±0.9 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±1.5 points) | 97.0% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.1% (±2.7 points) | 93.1% (±0.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cambria, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from San Luis Obispo County (93.1%).
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 Cambria
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria | — | 21.4 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Cayucos | 13 mi | 41.9 minutes (±24.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Nacimiento | 17 mi | 45.2 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
| Morro Bay | 18 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Templeton | 21 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Los Osos | 22 mi | 19.3 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Atascadero | 23 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | 25 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County) | 26 mi | 28.2 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Nacimiento, CA (45.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Luis Obispo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Nipomo | 28.0 minutes (±4.3) |
| 6 | El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | 25.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 7 | Arroyo Grande | 23.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 8 (tie) | Pismo Beach | 23.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 8 (tie) | Woodlands | 23.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 10 | Atascadero | 22.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 11 | Cambria | 21.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 12 | Santa Margarita | 21.3 minutes (±5.3) |
| 13 | Avila Beach | 21.2 minutes (±14.2) |
| 14 | Templeton | 20.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | Oceano | 20.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 | Callender | 20.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 17 | Grover Beach | 20.2 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in San Luis Obispo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Cambria 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 Cambria
How long is the average commute in Cambria?
Workers who live in Cambria, CA take an average of 21.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cambria without a car?
1.9% of households in Cambria have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cambria?
22.8% (±7.0 points) of workers who live in Cambria worked from home, and 93.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cambria CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cambria CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cambria 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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