How long is the commute from Costa Mesa, CA?
Workers who live in Costa Mesa, CA take an average of 22.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
22.2% work from home.
4.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.4 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 22.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.8%
How people in Costa Mesa get to work
| Means of transportation | Costa Mesa | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.4% (±1.8 points) | 67.5% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% (±1.3 points) | 8.9% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±0.5 points) | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±0.7 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.2% (±1.6 points) | 18.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Costa Mesa, the average commute is lower than in Orange County (26.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Costa Mesa, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Orange County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Orange County, Costa Mesa ranks 41 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 863 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Costa Mesa
| Vehicles available | Costa Mesa | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% (±0.9 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% (±1.8 points) | 28.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% (±1.6 points) | 40.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.6% (±1.6 points) | 26.8% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Costa Mesa, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Orange County (4.8%).
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 Costa Mesa
| Costa Mesa | Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.2% (±1.6 points) | 18.5% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±0.7 points) | 97.9% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±0.9 points) | 95.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Costa Mesa, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Orange County (95.0%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Costa Mesa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Mesa | — | 22.4 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Fountain Valley | 3.8 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Newport Beach | 4.9 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Ana | 5.2 mi | 24.5 minutes (±0.4) | Higher |
| Huntington Beach | 5.7 mi | 28.4 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
| Midway City | 6.9 mi | 22.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Tustin | 7.4 mi | 22.8 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Westminster | 7.6 mi | 27.0 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
| Irvine | 8.2 mi | 24.7 minutes (±0.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fountain Valley, CA (26.0 minutes), Santa Ana, CA (24.5 minutes), Huntington Beach, CA (28.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Santa Ana | 24.5 minutes (±0.4) |
| 36 (tie) | Newport Beach | 22.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 36 (tie) | Villa Park | 22.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 38 (tie) | Tustin | 22.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 38 (tie) | North Tustin | 22.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 40 | Midway City | 22.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 41 | Costa Mesa | 22.4 minutes (±0.7) |
| 42 | Laguna Woods | 19.8 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 8 of 42 places in Orange 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 Costa Mesa
How long is the average commute in Costa Mesa?
Workers who live in Costa Mesa, CA take an average of 22.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Costa Mesa without a car?
4.8% of households in Costa Mesa have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Costa Mesa?
22.2% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Costa Mesa worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Costa Mesa city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Costa Mesa city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Costa Mesa 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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