How long is the commute from Carson, CA?
Workers who live in Carson, CA take an average of 27.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
8.7% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.5 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Carson get to work
| Means of transportation | Carson | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.9% (±2.0 points) | 64.8% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.6% (±1.5 points) | 9.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±0.5 points) | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.4 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±0.9 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.7% (±1.0 points) | 17.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Carson, the average commute is lower than in Los Angeles County (30.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Carson, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Los Angeles County (3.9%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Los Angeles County, Carson ranks 103 of 140 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 541 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Carson
| Vehicles available | Carson | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±1.1 points) | 8.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.5% (±2.2 points) | 34.5% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.8% (±2.3 points) | 34.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 40.2% (±2.5 points) | 22.3% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Carson, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Los Angeles County (8.9%).
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 Carson
| Carson | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.7% (±1.0 points) | 17.1% (±0.2 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±0.7 points) | 96.7% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±1.0 points) | 93.0% (±0.1 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Carson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Los Angeles County (93.0%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Carson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson | — | 27.5 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| West Carson | 2.8 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Compton | 3.9 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| West Rancho Dominguez | 4.5 mi | 30.5 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| East Rancho Dominguez | 4.9 mi | 32.2 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Gardena | 5.0 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Lomita | 5.1 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Signal Hill | 5.2 mi | 31.0 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Willowbrook | 5.6 mi | 33.1 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Compton, CA (30.5 minutes), West Rancho Dominguez, CA (30.5 minutes), East Rancho Dominguez, CA (32.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 94 (tie) | San Gabriel | 28.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 98 | Hawthorne | 28.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 99 | Manhattan Beach | 28.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 100 (tie) | Bell Gardens | 27.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 100 (tie) | Sierra Madre | 27.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 102 | El Monte | 27.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 103 (tie) | Carson | 27.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 103 (tie) | Altadena | 27.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 105 | Commerce | 27.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 106 | South El Monte | 27.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 107 (tie) | Rolling Hills Estates | 27.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 107 (tie) | Charter Oak | 27.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 109 (tie) | Glendale | 27.1 minutes (±0.7) |
Showing 13 of 140 places in Los Angeles 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 Carson
How long is the average commute in Carson?
Workers who live in Carson, CA take an average of 27.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Carson without a car?
4.6% of households in Carson have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Carson?
8.7% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Carson worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carson city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carson city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carson 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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