How long is the commute from Descanso, CA?
Workers who live in Descanso, CA take an average of 27.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
11.2% work from home.
9.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.0 minutes (±7.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Households without a car
- 9.5%
How people in Descanso get to work
| Means of transportation | Descanso | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.2% (±11.2 points) | 65.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.0% (±10.6 points) | 8.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±2.5 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.2% (±6.0 points) | 18.7% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Descanso, the average commute is not measurably different from San Diego County (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Descanso, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from San Diego County (1.9%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In San Diego County, Descanso ranks 27 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 585 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Descanso
| Vehicles available | Descanso | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% (±11.4 points) | 5.5% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 10.7% (±7.7 points) | 30.6% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.5% (±12.7 points) | 39.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 47.4% (±14.6 points) | 24.5% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Descanso, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from San Diego County (5.5%).
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 Descanso
| Descanso | San Diego County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.2% (±6.0 points) | 18.7% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.9% (±11.4 points) | 97.6% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.3% (±14.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Descanso, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from San Diego County (94.9%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Descanso
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Descanso | — | 27.0 minutes (±7.2) | — |
| Pine Valley | 7.1 mi | 41.6 minutes (±10.5) | Higher |
| Alpine | 7.7 mi | 30.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Harbison Canyon | 13 mi | 30.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| San Diego Country Estates | 13 mi | 38.6 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Julian | 14 mi | 47.4 minutes (±8.4) | Higher |
| Crest | 15 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeside | 16 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Granite Hills | 17 mi | 29.9 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pine Valley, CA (41.6 minutes), San Diego Country Estates, CA (38.6 minutes), Julian, CA (47.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Diego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Chula Vista | 28.6 minutes (±0.6) |
| 22 | Rancho San Diego | 28.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 23 | Escondido | 27.5 minutes (±0.5) |
| 24 | Borrego Springs | 27.4 minutes (±10.5) |
| 25 (tie) | Carlsbad | 27.1 minutes (±1.0) |
| 25 (tie) | Imperial Beach | 27.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 27 | Descanso | 27.0 minutes (±7.2) |
| 28 | La Presa | 26.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 29 (tie) | Santee | 26.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 29 (tie) | Vista | 26.7 minutes (±0.8) |
| 31 | San Marcos | 26.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 32 | Spring Valley | 26.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 33 | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | 26.0 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 13 of 50 places in San Diego County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Descanso is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Descanso
How long is the average commute in Descanso?
Workers who live in Descanso, CA take an average of 27.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Descanso without a car?
9.5% of households in Descanso have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Descanso?
11.2% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Descanso worked from home, and 83.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Descanso CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Descanso CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Descanso CDP, 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 Descanso CDP, California (place:18940, 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 last updated on .
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