How long is the commute from Fullerton, CA?
Workers who live in Fullerton, CA take an average of 30.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.9% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
14.9% work from home.
5.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.5 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.9%
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.3%
How people in Fullerton get to work
| Means of transportation | Fullerton | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.8% (±1.9 points) | 67.5% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±1.2 points) | 8.9% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.9% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±0.4 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.9% (±1.2 points) | 18.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Fullerton, the average commute is higher than in Orange County (26.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fullerton, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Orange County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Orange County, Fullerton ranks 7 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 358 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fullerton
| Vehicles available | Fullerton | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% (±0.9 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.0% (±1.6 points) | 28.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±2.1 points) | 40.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.7% (±1.5 points) | 26.8% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Fullerton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Orange County (4.8%).
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 Fullerton
| Fullerton | Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.9% (±1.2 points) | 18.5% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±0.7 points) | 97.9% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.2% (±1.1 points) | 95.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fullerton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Orange County (95.0%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fullerton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullerton | — | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| La Habra | 3.2 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Placentia | 4.2 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| East Whittier | 4.4 mi | 35.1 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Brea | 4.5 mi | 31.2 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| La Mirada | 4.8 mi | 32.0 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Buena Park | 5.0 mi | 28.8 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| La Habra Heights | 5.2 mi | 33.7 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Rowland Heights | 6.2 mi | 32.9 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Placentia, CA (26.6 minutes), Buena Park, CA (28.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: La Habra Heights, CA (33.7 minutes), Rowland Heights, CA (32.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trabuco Canyon | 35.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 2 | La Palma | 32.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 3 | Coto de Caza | 31.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 4 | Los Alamitos | 31.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 5 | Brea | 31.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 6 | Yorba Linda | 31.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 7 (tie) | Fullerton | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 7 (tie) | La Habra | 30.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 9 | Dana Point | 30.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 10 (tie) | Laguna Beach | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 10 (tie) | Stanton | 29.0 minutes (±1.2) |
| 10 (tie) | Rancho Mission Viejo | 29.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 13 | Cypress | 28.9 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Orange 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 Fullerton
How long is the average commute in Fullerton?
Workers who live in Fullerton, CA take an average of 30.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fullerton without a car?
5.3% of households in Fullerton have no vehicle, and 1.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fullerton?
14.9% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Fullerton worked from home, and 94.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fullerton city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fullerton city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fullerton city, California
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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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