How long is the commute from Freedom, CA?
Workers who live in Freedom, CA take an average of 30.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
5.4% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.8 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Freedom get to work
| Means of transportation | Freedom | Santa Cruz County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.5% (±8.5 points) | 62.2% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 23.1% (±7.9 points) | 8.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±2.4 points) | 4.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±3.6 points) | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.4% (±3.8 points) | 19.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Freedom, the average commute is higher than in 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 Freedom, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Santa Cruz County (1.9%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Cruz County, Freedom ranks 6 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 340 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Freedom
| Vehicles available | Freedom | Santa Cruz County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±4.2 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.5% (±7.2 points) | 27.6% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.8% (±8.3 points) | 38.1% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 55.1% (±10.2 points) | 29.2% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Freedom, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Santa Cruz County (5.2%).
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 Freedom
| Freedom | Santa Cruz County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.4% (±3.8 points) | 19.3% (±1.1 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% (±5.8 points) | 97.1% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.8% (±6.7 points) | 94.2% (±0.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Freedom, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Santa Cruz County (94.2%).
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 Freedom
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom | — | 30.8 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| Amesti | 1.5 mi | 39.1 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Watsonville | 1.7 mi | 26.1 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley | 2.7 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| La Selva Beach | 2.9 mi | 26.4 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Corralitos | 3.1 mi | 21.4 minutes (±6.0) | Lower |
| Interlaken | 3.3 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Pajaro | 4.0 mi | 28.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Rio del Mar | 5.1 mi | 30.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Corralitos, CA (21.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Amesti, CA (39.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonny Doon | 39.9 minutes (±22.3) |
| 2 | Amesti | 39.1 minutes (±6.1) |
| 3 | Boulder Creek | 37.4 minutes (±6.5) |
| 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) |
Showing 12 of 23 places in Santa Cruz County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Freedom 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 Freedom
How long is the average commute in Freedom?
Workers who live in Freedom, CA take an average of 30.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Freedom without a car?
3.5% of households in Freedom have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Freedom?
5.4% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Freedom worked from home, and 86.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Freedom CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Freedom CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Freedom CDP, 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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Figures last updated on .
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