How long is the commute from Grover Beach, CA?
Workers who live in Grover Beach, CA take an average of 20.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
14.7% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.2 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Grover Beach get to work
| Means of transportation | Grover Beach | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.4% (±5.6 points) | 70.5% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±4.2 points) | 7.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 0.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±2.2 points) | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.7% (±4.4 points) | 15.2% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Grover Beach, the average commute is not measurably different from San Luis Obispo County (22.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Grover Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from San Luis Obispo County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In San Luis Obispo County, Grover Beach ranks 17 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 952 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Grover Beach
| Vehicles available | Grover Beach | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±1.7 points) | 3.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.4% (±6.4 points) | 28.8% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% (±5.6 points) | 37.0% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.7% (±5.6 points) | 30.4% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Grover Beach, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from San Luis Obispo County (3.8%).
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 Grover Beach
| Grover Beach | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.7% (±4.4 points) | 15.2% (±0.9 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±1.0 points) | 97.0% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.3% (±3.9 points) | 93.1% (±0.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Grover Beach, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from San Luis Obispo County (93.1%).
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 Grover Beach
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Beach | — | 20.2 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Oceano | 1.5 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Arroyo Grande | 2.0 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pismo Beach | 3.8 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Callender | 5.6 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Los Ranchos | 6.4 mi | 17.6 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Woodlands | 7.4 mi | 23.0 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Avila Beach | 7.9 mi | 21.2 minutes (±14.2) | Not measurably different |
| Nipomo | 9.3 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Nipomo, CA (28.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Luis Obispo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Cambria | 21.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 12 | Santa Margarita | 21.3 minutes (±5.3) |
| 13 | Avila Beach | 21.2 minutes (±14.2) |
| 14 | Templeton | 20.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | Oceano | 20.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 | Callender | 20.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 17 | Grover Beach | 20.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 18 | Morro Bay | 19.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 19 | Los Osos | 19.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 20 | Los Ranchos | 17.6 minutes (±5.3) |
| 21 | California Polytechnic State University | 16.8 minutes (±4.8) |
| 22 | San Luis Obispo | 16.1 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 12 of 22 places in San Luis Obispo 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 Grover Beach
How long is the average commute in Grover Beach?
Workers who live in Grover Beach, CA take an average of 20.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Grover Beach without a car?
2.6% of households in Grover Beach have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Grover Beach?
14.7% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Grover Beach worked from home, and 94.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grover Beach city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grover Beach city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grover Beach 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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Figures last updated on .
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