How long is the commute from Cathedral City, CA?
Workers who live in Cathedral City, CA take an average of 19.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
9.8% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.9 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Cathedral City get to work
| Means of transportation | Cathedral City | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.3% (±2.7 points) | 73.3% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.8% (±2.2 points) | 11.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.8% (±1.6 points) | 12.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Cathedral City, the average commute is lower than in Riverside County (33.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cathedral City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Riverside County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Riverside County, Cathedral City ranks 69 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 956 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cathedral City
| Vehicles available | Cathedral City | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±1.1 points) | 4.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.4% (±2.3 points) | 26.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% (±2.6 points) | 36.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.9% (±2.3 points) | 33.2% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Cathedral City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Riverside County (4.3%).
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 Cathedral City
| Cathedral City | Riverside County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.8% (±1.6 points) | 12.3% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±1.3 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.3% (±1.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cathedral City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Riverside County (93.6%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cathedral City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral City | — | 19.9 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Palm Springs | 4.9 mi | 22.2 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Rancho Mirage | 5.3 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Garnet | 5.8 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Desert Edge | 6.1 mi | 20.4 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Thousand Palms | 6.4 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sky Valley | 7.3 mi | 34.4 minutes (±9.6) | Higher |
| Palm Desert | 8.8 mi | 21.0 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Desert Hot Springs | 9.6 mi | 28.5 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Palm Springs, CA (22.2 minutes), Rancho Mirage, CA (25.3 minutes), Garnet, CA (29.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Riverside County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Palm Springs | 22.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 64 | Thermal | 22.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 65 | Thousand Palms | 21.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 66 | Palm Desert | 21.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 67 | Bermuda Dunes | 20.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 68 | Desert Edge | 20.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 69 | Cathedral City | 19.9 minutes (±0.8) |
| 70 | Blythe | 19.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 71 | Indian Wells | 18.7 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 9 of 71 places in Riverside 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 Cathedral City
How long is the average commute in Cathedral City?
Workers who live in Cathedral City, CA take an average of 19.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cathedral City without a car?
5.0% of households in Cathedral City have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cathedral City?
9.8% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Cathedral City worked from home, and 91.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cathedral City city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cathedral City city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cathedral 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 Cathedral City city, California (place:12048, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 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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