How long is the commute from Gardena, CA?
Workers who live in Gardena, CA take an average of 29.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.0% of workers drive alone to work.
2.9% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
9.7% work from home.
5.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.3 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 2.9%
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.2%
How people in Gardena get to work
| Means of transportation | Gardena | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.0% (±2.3 points) | 64.8% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±1.7 points) | 9.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.9% (±0.9 points) | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±0.8 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±1.0 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.7% (±1.2 points) | 17.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Gardena, the average commute is not measurably different from Los Angeles County (30.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gardena, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Los Angeles County (3.9%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Los Angeles County, Gardena ranks 84 of 140 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 418 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gardena
| Vehicles available | Gardena | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% (±1.0 points) | 8.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% (±2.8 points) | 34.5% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% (±2.9 points) | 34.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.3% (±2.3 points) | 22.3% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Gardena, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Los Angeles County (8.9%).
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 Gardena
| Gardena | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.7% (±1.2 points) | 17.1% (±0.2 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±1.2 points) | 96.7% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.7% (±1.6 points) | 93.0% (±0.1 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Gardena, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Los Angeles County (93.0%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Gardena
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardena | — | 29.3 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Alondra Park | 1.6 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| West Athens | 2.0 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| West Rancho Dominguez | 2.4 mi | 30.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lawndale | 2.6 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Hawthorne | 2.7 mi | 28.3 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Westmont | 3.3 mi | 33.7 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Del Aire | 3.9 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Lennox | 4.2 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Athens, CA (25.8 minutes), Lawndale, CA (24.6 minutes), Del Aire, CA (24.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Westmont, CA (33.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | San Fernando | 29.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 79 | Valinda | 29.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 80 (tie) | La Cañada Flintridge | 29.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 80 (tie) | Norwalk | 29.5 minutes (±0.8) |
| 82 | Bellflower | 29.4 minutes (±1.1) |
| 83 (tie) | Arcadia | 29.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 83 (tie) | Gardena | 29.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 85 | La Crescenta-Montrose | 29.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 86 | Lennox | 29.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 87 | South San Jose Hills | 29.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 88 (tie) | Baldwin Park | 28.9 minutes (±1.0) |
| 88 (tie) | Val Verde | 28.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 90 | Topanga | 28.8 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 13 of 140 places in Los Angeles 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 Gardena
How long is the average commute in Gardena?
Workers who live in Gardena, CA take an average of 29.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gardena without a car?
5.2% of households in Gardena have no vehicle, and 2.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gardena?
9.7% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Gardena worked from home, and 93.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gardena city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gardena city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gardena 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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Figures last updated on .
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