How long is the commute from Capitola, CA?
Workers who live in Capitola, CA take an average of 23.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
4.7% of workers walk to work.
28.2% work from home.
6.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.4 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 28.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.6%
How people in Capitola get to work
| Means of transportation | Capitola | Santa Cruz County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 52.8% (±6.9 points) | 62.2% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±2.7 points) | 8.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±1.0 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.7% (±2.9 points) | 4.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.1% (±3.0 points) | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 28.2% (±7.9 points) | 19.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Capitola, the average commute is not measurably different from Santa Cruz County (25.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Capitola, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Santa Cruz County (1.9%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Cruz County, Capitola ranks 17 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 806 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Capitola
| Vehicles available | Capitola | Santa Cruz County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% (±2.8 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.6% (±6.1 points) | 27.6% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% (±5.8 points) | 38.1% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.4% (±3.8 points) | 29.2% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Capitola, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Santa Cruz County (5.2%).
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 Capitola
| Capitola | Santa Cruz County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 28.2% (±7.9 points) | 19.3% (±1.1 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±1.9 points) | 97.1% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±2.3 points) | 94.2% (±0.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Capitola, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Santa Cruz County (94.2%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Capitola
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitola | — | 23.4 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Pleasure Point | 1.4 mi | 22.9 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Soquel | 1.5 mi | 23.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Live Oak (community) | 1.6 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Seacliff | 2.0 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Twin Lakes | 2.3 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Aptos | 3.5 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rio del Mar | 4.0 mi | 30.0 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Santa Cruz | 4.5 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rio del Mar, CA (30.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Santa Cruz County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (tie) | La Selva Beach | 26.4 minutes (±8.1) |
| 12 | Watsonville | 26.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 13 | Interlaken | 25.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Aptos | 25.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 15 | Scotts Valley | 24.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 16 | Seacliff | 24.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 17 | Capitola | 23.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 18 | Soquel | 23.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 19 | Pleasure Point | 22.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 20 | Santa Cruz | 22.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 21 | Live Oak (community) | 21.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 22 | Corralitos | 21.4 minutes (±6.0) |
| 23 | Twin Lakes | 20.5 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Santa Cruz 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 Capitola
How long is the average commute in Capitola?
Workers who live in Capitola, CA take an average of 23.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Capitola without a car?
6.6% of households in Capitola have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Capitola?
28.2% (±7.9 points) of workers who live in Capitola worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Capitola city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Capitola city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Capitola 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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