How long is the commute from Glendale, CA?
Workers who live in Glendale, CA take an average of 27.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.4% of workers drive alone to work.
2.3% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
21.2% work from home.
10.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.1 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 2.3%
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Households without a car
- 10.3%
How people in Glendale get to work
| Means of transportation | Glendale | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.4% (±1.4 points) | 64.8% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.0% (±0.9 points) | 9.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.3% (±0.5 points) | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±0.5 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.1% (±0.5 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.2% (±1.4 points) | 17.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Glendale, the average commute is lower than in Los Angeles County (30.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Glendale, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Los Angeles County (3.9%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Los Angeles County, Glendale ranks 109 of 140 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 571 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Glendale
| Vehicles available | Glendale | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.3% (±0.9 points) | 8.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.3% (±1.5 points) | 34.5% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% (±1.3 points) | 34.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.1% (±1.1 points) | 22.3% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Glendale, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Los Angeles County (8.9%).
It is also higher than in California (7.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Glendale
| Glendale | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.2% (±1.4 points) | 17.1% (±0.2 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±0.6 points) | 96.7% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% (±1.0 points) | 93.0% (±0.1 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Glendale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Los Angeles County (93.0%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Glendale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale | — | 27.1 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| La Cañada Flintridge | 3.3 mi | 29.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| La Crescenta-Montrose | 3.6 mi | 29.2 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Burbank | 4.6 mi | 26.0 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Pasadena | 6.3 mi | 26.9 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Altadena | 6.3 mi | 27.5 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| South Pasadena | 7.1 mi | 29.9 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| San Marino | 8.6 mi | 26.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| San Pasqual | 8.7 mi | 33.1 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Burbank, CA (26.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: La Crescenta-Montrose, CA (29.2 minutes), South Pasadena, CA (29.9 minutes), San Pasqual, CA (33.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 103 (tie) | Carson | 27.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 103 (tie) | Altadena | 27.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 105 | Commerce | 27.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 106 | South El Monte | 27.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 107 (tie) | Rolling Hills Estates | 27.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 107 (tie) | Charter Oak | 27.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 109 (tie) | Glendale | 27.1 minutes (±0.7) |
| 109 (tie) | West Hollywood | 27.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 111 (tie) | Claremont | 27.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 111 (tie) | Redondo Beach | 27.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 113 (tie) | Pasadena | 26.9 minutes (±0.8) |
| 113 (tie) | Rosemead | 26.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 113 (tie) | Torrance | 26.9 minutes (±0.9) |
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 Glendale
How long is the average commute in Glendale?
Workers who live in Glendale, CA take an average of 27.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Glendale without a car?
10.3% of households in Glendale have no vehicle, and 2.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Glendale?
21.2% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Glendale worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glendale city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glendale city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glendale 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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