How long is the commute from Carpinteria, CA?
Workers who live in Carpinteria, CA take an average of 24.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.6% of workers drive alone to work.
2.1% take public transportation.
4.8% of workers walk to work.
16.4% work from home.
2.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.9 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 2.1%
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.1%
How people in Carpinteria get to work
| Means of transportation | Carpinteria | Santa Barbara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.6% (±5.7 points) | 64.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±2.9 points) | 11.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.1% (±1.9 points) | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.8% (±2.5 points) | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±1.5 points) | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.4% (±3.8 points) | 13.4% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Carpinteria, the average commute is higher than in Santa Barbara County (20.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Carpinteria, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Santa Barbara County (2.2%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Barbara County, Carpinteria ranks 8 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 716 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Carpinteria
| Vehicles available | Carpinteria | Santa Barbara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% (±1.7 points) | 5.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.2% (±4.9 points) | 30.7% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% (±5.5 points) | 36.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.8% (±4.1 points) | 27.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Carpinteria, 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 Carpinteria
| Carpinteria | Santa Barbara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.4% (±3.8 points) | 13.4% (±0.7 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±1.6 points) | 96.4% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±2.3 points) | 92.5% (±0.5 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Carpinteria, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Santa Barbara County (92.5%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Carpinteria
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpinteria | — | 24.9 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Toro Canyon | 4.3 mi | 26.5 minutes (±12.1) | Not measurably different |
| Summerland | 5.4 mi | 21.4 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Montecito | 7.9 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Oak View | 12 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Barbara | 12 mi | 17.3 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Mira Monte | 13 mi | 27.4 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mission Canyon | 13 mi | 14.2 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Meiners Oaks | 14 mi | 20.8 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Montecito, CA (18.4 minutes), Santa Barbara, CA (17.3 minutes), Mission Canyon, CA (14.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 9 | Santa Maria | 22.4 minutes (±0.9) |
| 10 | Vandenberg Village | 22.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 11 | Orcutt | 22.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 12 | Summerland | 21.4 minutes (±7.9) |
| 13 | Los Olivos | 19.6 minutes (±7.9) |
| 14 | Los Alamos | 18.6 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Carpinteria
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Carpinteria, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Carpinteria beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Carpinteria, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Carpinteria
How long is the average commute in Carpinteria?
Workers who live in Carpinteria, CA take an average of 24.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Carpinteria without a car?
2.1% of households in Carpinteria have no vehicle, and 2.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Carpinteria?
16.4% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Carpinteria worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carpinteria city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carpinteria city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carpinteria 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 Carpinteria city, California (place:11446, 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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in Carpinteria at a glance
- Median rent in Carpinteria
- Rent by bedrooms in Carpinteria
- Rent burden in Carpinteria
- Renters and owners in Carpinteria
- Income and affordability in Carpinteria
- Home values in Carpinteria
- Homeowner costs in Carpinteria
- Property taxes in Carpinteria
- Types of homes in Carpinteria
- Bedrooms in Carpinteria
- Age of homes in Carpinteria
- Heating fuel in Carpinteria
- Population growth in Carpinteria
- How long people stay in Carpinteria
- Crowding and facilities in Carpinteria
- California landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Santa Barbara County
- California places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in California