How long is the commute from Felton, CA?
Workers who live in Felton, CA take an average of 26.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
24.3% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.4 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 24.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in Felton get to work
| Means of transportation | Felton | Santa Cruz County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.4% (±10.1 points) | 62.2% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.6% (±2.5 points) | 8.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.5 points) | 4.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.1% (±5.3 points) | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.3% (±9.6 points) | 19.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Felton, the average commute is not measurably different from Santa Cruz County (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Felton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Santa Cruz County (1.9%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Cruz County, Felton ranks 10 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 630 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Felton
| Vehicles available | Felton | Santa Cruz County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±1.8 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.0% (±7.4 points) | 27.6% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% (±7.7 points) | 38.1% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.2% (±8.9 points) | 29.2% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Felton, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Santa Cruz County (5.2%).
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 Felton
| Felton | Santa Cruz County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.3% (±9.6 points) | 19.3% (±1.1 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% (±0.8 points) | 97.1% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±3.8 points) | 94.2% (±0.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Felton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Santa Cruz County (94.2%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Felton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felton | — | 26.4 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Ben Lomond | 2.7 mi | 33.1 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Bonny Doon | 3.1 mi | 39.9 minutes (±22.3) | Not measurably different |
| Scotts Valley | 4.0 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Brookdale | 4.9 mi | 35.1 minutes (±12.7) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Cruz | 5.1 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Live Oak (community) | 6.6 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Boulder Creek | 7.0 mi | 37.4 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Twin Lakes | 7.3 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Santa Cruz, CA (22.8 minutes), Live Oak (community), CA (21.9 minutes), Twin Lakes, CA (20.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ben Lomond, CA (33.1 minutes), Boulder Creek, CA (37.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Santa Cruz County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Brookdale | 35.1 minutes (±12.7) |
| 5 | Ben Lomond | 33.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Freedom | 30.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 7 | Rio del Mar | 30.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 8 | Day Valley | 28.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 | Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley | 28.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 10 (tie) | Felton | 26.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 10 (tie) | La Selva Beach | 26.4 minutes (±8.1) |
| 12 | Watsonville | 26.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 13 | Interlaken | 25.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Aptos | 25.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 15 | Scotts Valley | 24.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 16 | Seacliff | 24.1 minutes (±3.7) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Santa Cruz County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Felton 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 Felton
How long is the average commute in Felton?
Workers who live in Felton, CA take an average of 26.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Felton without a car?
2.0% of households in Felton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Felton?
24.3% (±9.6 points) of workers who live in Felton worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Felton CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Felton CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Felton 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 Felton CDP, California (place:23826, 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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