How long is the commute from Dana Point, CA?
Workers who live in Dana Point, CA take an average of 30.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
31.7% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.0 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 31.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in Dana Point get to work
| Means of transportation | Dana Point | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.2% (±3.7 points) | 67.5% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±1.7 points) | 8.9% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±0.9 points) | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±1.5 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 31.7% (±3.3 points) | 18.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Dana Point, the average commute is higher than in Orange County (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dana Point, 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, Dana Point ranks 9 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 386 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dana Point
| Vehicles available | Dana Point | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±0.9 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.4% (±2.8 points) | 28.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.8% (±3.4 points) | 40.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.8% (±3.0 points) | 26.8% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Dana Point, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in 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 Dana Point
| Dana Point | Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 31.7% (±3.3 points) | 18.5% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±0.8 points) | 97.9% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.1% (±1.2 points) | 95.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Dana Point, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in 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 Dana Point
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Point | — | 30.0 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| San Juan Capistrano | 2.8 mi | 26.5 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Laguna Niguel | 3.7 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| San Clemente | 5.0 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ladera Ranch | 5.9 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Laguna Beach | 6.1 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Aliso Viejo | 7.5 mi | 25.1 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Laguna Hills | 8.0 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Rancho Mission Viejo | 8.0 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: San Juan Capistrano, CA (26.5 minutes), Laguna Niguel, CA (25.9 minutes), Aliso Viejo, CA (25.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Coto de Caza | 31.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 4 | Los Alamitos | 31.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 5 | Brea | 31.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 6 | Yorba Linda | 31.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 7 (tie) | Fullerton | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 7 (tie) | La Habra | 30.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 9 | Dana Point | 30.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 10 (tie) | Laguna Beach | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 10 (tie) | Stanton | 29.0 minutes (±1.2) |
| 10 (tie) | Rancho Mission Viejo | 29.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 13 | Cypress | 28.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 14 (tie) | Buena Park | 28.8 minutes (±1.0) |
| 14 (tie) | Seal Beach | 28.8 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 13 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 Dana Point
How long is the average commute in Dana Point?
Workers who live in Dana Point, CA take an average of 30.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dana Point without a car?
2.0% of households in Dana Point have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dana Point?
31.7% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Dana Point worked from home, and 97.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dana Point city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dana Point city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dana Point 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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