How long is the commute from Hillcrest, CA?
Workers who live in Hillcrest, CA take an average of 22.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
5.5% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.0 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Hillcrest get to work
| Means of transportation | Hillcrest | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.9% (±6.2 points) | 78.4% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 20.1% (±5.9 points) | 11.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±2.5 points) | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.5% (±4.0 points) | 7.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Hillcrest, the average commute is lower than in Kern County (24.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hillcrest, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kern County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Kern County, Hillcrest ranks 37 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 884 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hillcrest
| Vehicles available | Hillcrest | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±2.6 points) | 6.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.9% (±6.5 points) | 29.3% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% (±6.4 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.5% (±7.0 points) | 26.7% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Hillcrest, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kern County (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Hillcrest
| Hillcrest | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.5% (±4.0 points) | 7.5% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±2.7 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% (±4.1 points) | 91.6% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hillcrest, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kern County (91.6%).
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 Hillcrest
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest | — | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| East Bakersfield | 1.0 mi | 23.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Potomac Park | 1.1 mi | 23.2 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Bakersfield Country Club | 1.2 mi | 21.1 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| East Niles | 2.1 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| La Cresta | 2.2 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfax (community) | 2.6 mi | 20.9 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cottonwood (Kern County) | 2.8 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Casa Loma | 3.4 mi | 26.4 minutes (±12.7) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kern County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Boron | 22.6 minutes (±10.8) |
| 32 | La Cresta | 22.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 33 | China Lake Acres | 22.4 minutes (±9.5) |
| 34 | Cottonwood (Kern County) | 22.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 35 | Delano | 22.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 36 | Greenacres | 22.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 37 | Hillcrest | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 38 | Lost Hills | 21.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 39 | Rexland Acres | 21.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 40 | Taft Heights | 21.2 minutes (±8.7) |
| 41 | Bakersfield Country Club | 21.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 42 | Fairfax (community) | 20.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 43 | Old Stine | 20.6 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Kern County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Hillcrest is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Hillcrest
How long is the average commute in Hillcrest?
Workers who live in Hillcrest, CA take an average of 22.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hillcrest without a car?
6.4% of households in Hillcrest have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hillcrest?
5.5% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Hillcrest worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillcrest CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillcrest CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillcrest CDP, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Hillcrest CDP, California (place:33689, in state:06).
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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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