How long is the commute from Fortuna, CA?
Workers who live in Fortuna, CA take an average of 24.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.2% of workers drive alone to work.
3.4% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
11.1% work from home.
5.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.8 minutes (±5.5)
- Public transportation
- 3.4%
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Households without a car
- 5.6%
How people in Fortuna get to work
| Means of transportation | Fortuna | Humboldt County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.2% (±6.3 points) | 67.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±4.3 points) | 11.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.4% (±2.6 points) | 1.0% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±2.2 points) | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.0 points) | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.1% (±4.2 points) | 13.0% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Fortuna, the average commute is higher than in 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 Fortuna, 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, Fortuna ranks 5 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 727 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fortuna
| Vehicles available | Fortuna | Humboldt County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% (±2.6 points) | 6.1% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.0% (±5.3 points) | 35.9% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% (±5.0 points) | 35.5% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.3% (±4.8 points) | 22.5% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Fortuna, 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 lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fortuna
| Fortuna | Humboldt County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.1% (±4.2 points) | 13.0% (±1.1 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.5% (±3.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.8 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.8% (±4.1 points) | 90.9% (±1.1 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fortuna, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Humboldt County (90.9%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fortuna
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortuna | — | 24.8 minutes (±5.5) | — |
| Hydesville | 3.7 mi | 30.3 minutes (±11.1) | Not measurably different |
| Ferndale | 6.3 mi | 26.3 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Rio Dell | 6.5 mi | 19.7 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Humboldt Hill | 9.8 mi | 17.3 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Pine Hills | 10 mi | 18.9 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cutten | 12 mi | 15.3 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Bayview (Humboldt County) | 12 mi | 15.5 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Myrtletown | 14 mi | 13.4 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Humboldt Hill, CA (17.3 minutes), Cutten, CA (15.3 minutes), Bayview (Humboldt County), CA (15.5 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) |
| 10 | Humboldt Hill | 17.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 11 | Eureka | 15.8 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 11 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 Fortuna
How long is the average commute in Fortuna?
Workers who live in Fortuna, CA take an average of 24.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fortuna without a car?
5.6% of households in Fortuna have no vehicle, and 3.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fortuna?
11.1% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Fortuna worked from home, and 88.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fortuna city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fortuna city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fortuna 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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