How long is the commute from Goleta, CA?
Workers who live in Goleta, CA take an average of 17.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.4% of workers drive alone to work.
2.8% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
18.4% work from home.
4.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.8 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 2.8%
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.8%
How people in Goleta get to work
| Means of transportation | Goleta | Santa Barbara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.4% (±3.0 points) | 64.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.4% (±2.5 points) | 11.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.8% (±1.3 points) | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±1.3 points) | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±0.9 points) | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.4% (±2.4 points) | 13.4% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Goleta, the average commute is lower than in Santa Barbara County (20.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Goleta, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Santa Barbara County (2.2%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Barbara County, Goleta ranks 16 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1011 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Goleta
| Vehicles available | Goleta | Santa Barbara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% (±1.8 points) | 5.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.9% (±3.3 points) | 30.7% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% (±3.1 points) | 36.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.3% (±3.0 points) | 27.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Goleta, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Santa Barbara County (5.9%).
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 Goleta
| Goleta | Santa Barbara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.4% (±2.4 points) | 13.4% (±0.7 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±0.8 points) | 96.4% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.4% (±1.8 points) | 92.5% (±0.5 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Goleta, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Santa Barbara County (92.5%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Goleta
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goleta | — | 17.8 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | 1.4 mi | 14.3 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Isla Vista | 1.6 mi | 15.6 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Eastern Goleta Valley | 4.2 mi | 15.3 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Mission Canyon | 8.2 mi | 14.2 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Santa Barbara | 8.6 mi | 17.3 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Montecito | 13 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Summerland | 16 mi | 21.4 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Toro Canyon | 17 mi | 26.5 minutes (±12.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: University of California-Santa Barbara, CA (14.3 minutes), Isla Vista, CA (15.6 minutes), Eastern Goleta Valley, CA (15.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Santa Barbara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Vandenberg Village | 22.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 11 | Orcutt | 22.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 12 | Summerland | 21.4 minutes (±7.9) |
| 13 | Los Olivos | 19.6 minutes (±7.9) |
| 14 | Los Alamos | 18.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 | Montecito | 18.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 16 | Goleta | 17.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 17 | Santa Barbara | 17.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 18 | Isla Vista | 15.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 19 | Eastern Goleta Valley | 15.3 minutes (±1.1) |
| 20 | University of California-Santa Barbara | 14.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 21 | Mission Canyon | 14.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 22 | Vandenberg AFB | 11.2 minutes (±4.4) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Santa Barbara 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 Goleta
How long is the average commute in Goleta?
Workers who live in Goleta, CA take an average of 17.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Goleta without a car?
4.8% of households in Goleta have no vehicle, and 2.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Goleta?
18.4% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Goleta worked from home, and 94.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Goleta city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Goleta city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Goleta 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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