How long is the commute from Cerritos, CA?
Workers who live in Cerritos, CA take an average of 32.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
19.4% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.4 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Cerritos get to work
| Means of transportation | Cerritos | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.3% (±2.5 points) | 64.8% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±1.6 points) | 9.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.5 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.4% (±2.4 points) | 17.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Cerritos, the average commute is higher than in Los Angeles County (30.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cerritos, 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, Cerritos ranks 36 of 140 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 256 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cerritos
| Vehicles available | Cerritos | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±0.7 points) | 8.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.5% (±2.7 points) | 34.5% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.8% (±3.0 points) | 34.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.2% (±2.7 points) | 22.3% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Cerritos, 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 Cerritos
| Cerritos | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.4% (±2.4 points) | 17.1% (±0.2 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±0.6 points) | 96.7% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.7% (±0.8 points) | 93.0% (±0.1 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cerritos, 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 Cerritos
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerritos | — | 32.4 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Artesia | 0.6 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| La Palma | 2.1 mi | 32.5 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hawaiian Gardens | 2.6 mi | 26.6 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Norwalk | 2.9 mi | 29.5 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Lakewood | 3.3 mi | 28.4 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Bellflower | 3.6 mi | 29.4 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Buena Park | 3.6 mi | 28.8 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Cypress | 3.8 mi | 28.9 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Artesia, CA (25.8 minutes), Hawaiian Gardens, CA (26.6 minutes), Norwalk, CA (29.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30 (tie) | West Covina | 32.9 minutes (±1.0) |
| 30 (tie) | Citrus | 32.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 30 (tie) | Rowland Heights | 32.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 33 (tie) | La Verne | 32.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 33 (tie) | Rancho Palos Verdes | 32.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 35 | South Gate | 32.5 minutes (±1.1) |
| 36 (tie) | Cerritos | 32.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 36 (tie) | Huntington Park | 32.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 36 (tie) | Marina del Rey | 32.4 minutes (±6.0) |
| 36 (tie) | West Puente Valley | 32.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 40 (tie) | Rolling Hills | 32.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 40 (tie) | East Rancho Dominguez | 32.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 42 | Malibu | 32.1 minutes (±3.2) |
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 Cerritos
How long is the average commute in Cerritos?
Workers who live in Cerritos, CA take an average of 32.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cerritos without a car?
2.6% of households in Cerritos have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cerritos?
19.4% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Cerritos worked from home, and 96.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cerritos city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cerritos city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cerritos 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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