How long is the commute from Ferndale, CA?
Workers who live in Ferndale, CA take an average of 26.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
16.0% work from home.
10.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.3 minutes (±9.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.0%
- Households without a car
- 10.2%
How people in Ferndale get to work
| Means of transportation | Ferndale | Humboldt County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.4% (±11.2 points) | 67.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.3% (±10.7 points) | 11.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 1.0% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±2.1 points) | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.0% (±10.7 points) | 13.0% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Ferndale, the average commute is not measurably different from Humboldt County (19.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ferndale, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Humboldt County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Humboldt County, Ferndale ranks 3 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 635 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ferndale
| Vehicles available | Ferndale | Humboldt County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.2% (±6.1 points) | 6.1% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.5% (±10.7 points) | 35.9% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% (±13.1 points) | 35.5% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.9% (±6.4 points) | 22.5% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Ferndale, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Humboldt County (6.1%).
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 Ferndale
| Ferndale | Humboldt County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.0% (±10.7 points) | 13.0% (±1.1 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±4.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.8 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.7% (±5.3 points) | 90.9% (±1.1 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ferndale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Humboldt County (90.9%).
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 Ferndale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale | — | 26.3 minutes (±9.6) | — |
| Fortuna | 6.3 mi | 24.8 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Hydesville | 9.5 mi | 30.3 minutes (±11.1) | Not measurably different |
| Rio Dell | 9.6 mi | 19.7 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Humboldt Hill | 11 mi | 17.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Hills | 12 mi | 18.9 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Bayview (Humboldt County) | 14 mi | 15.5 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Cutten | 14 mi | 15.3 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Myrtletown | 16 mi | 13.4 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bayview (Humboldt County), CA (15.5 minutes), Cutten, CA (15.3 minutes), Myrtletown, CA (13.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Humboldt County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trinidad | 37.8 minutes (±10.3) |
| 2 | Hydesville | 30.3 minutes (±11.1) |
| 3 | Ferndale | 26.3 minutes (±9.6) |
| 4 | Westhaven-Moonstone | 25.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Fortuna | 24.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 6 | McKinleyville | 21.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Rio Dell | 19.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | Pine Hills | 18.9 minutes (±5.5) |
| 9 | Arcata | 17.8 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 9 of 19 places in Humboldt 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 Ferndale
How long is the average commute in Ferndale?
Workers who live in Ferndale, CA take an average of 26.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ferndale without a car?
10.2% of households in Ferndale have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ferndale?
16.0% (±10.7 points) of workers who live in Ferndale worked from home, and 91.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferndale city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferndale city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferndale city, 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 Ferndale city, California (place:23910, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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