How long is the commute from Chowchilla, CA?
Workers who live in Chowchilla, CA take an average of 25.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
8.3% work from home.
9.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.8 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Households without a car
- 9.9%
How people in Chowchilla get to work
| Means of transportation | Chowchilla | Madera County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.1% (±6.8 points) | 71.8% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.0% (±5.2 points) | 11.6% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.6% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 5.0% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.3% (±2.8 points) | 9.7% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Chowchilla, the average commute is not measurably different from Madera County (27.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chowchilla, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Madera County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Madera County, Chowchilla ranks 9 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 667 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chowchilla
| Vehicles available | Chowchilla | Madera County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.9% (±4.5 points) | 5.0% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.8% (±6.8 points) | 23.3% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% (±5.8 points) | 38.0% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.0% (±5.4 points) | 33.7% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Chowchilla, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Madera County (5.0%).
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 Chowchilla
| Chowchilla | Madera County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.3% (±2.8 points) | 9.7% (±1.2 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.6% (±5.3 points) | 94.8% (±0.9 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.1% (±4.9 points) | 91.0% (±1.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Chowchilla, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Madera County (91.0%).
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 Chowchilla
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chowchilla | — | 25.8 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Fairmead | 3.8 mi | 25.9 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Le Grand | 7.8 mi | 40.6 minutes (±10.7) | Higher |
| Madera Acres | 11 mi | 29.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Planada | 13 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Madera | 13 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Parkwood | 17 mi | 19.7 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Parksdale | 17 mi | 28.4 minutes (±11.5) | Not measurably different |
| Merced | 18 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Parkwood, CA (19.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Le Grand, CA (40.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Madera County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Madera Ranchos | 36.5 minutes (±10.1) |
| 4 | Bonadelle Ranchos | 34.3 minutes (±5.3) |
| 5 | North Fork | 30.7 minutes (±6.0) |
| 6 | Madera Acres | 29.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | Parksdale | 28.4 minutes (±11.5) |
| 8 | Fairmead | 25.9 minutes (±9.1) |
| 9 | Chowchilla | 25.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 | Madera | 25.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 11 | Oakhurst | 20.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 12 | Parkwood | 19.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 13 | Ahwahnee | 14.3 minutes (±6.4) |
Showing 11 of 13 places in Madera 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 Chowchilla
How long is the average commute in Chowchilla?
Workers who live in Chowchilla, CA take an average of 25.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chowchilla without a car?
9.9% of households in Chowchilla have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chowchilla?
8.3% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Chowchilla worked from home, and 88.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chowchilla city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chowchilla city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chowchilla city, California
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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 last updated on .
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