How long is the commute from Indian Wells, CA?
Workers who live in Indian Wells, CA take an average of 18.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
10.7% of workers walk to work.
35.7% work from home.
3.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.7 minutes (±4.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 35.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.1%
How people in Indian Wells get to work
| Means of transportation | Indian Wells | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 42.9% (±6.5 points) | 73.3% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.4% (±1.6 points) | 11.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 10.7% (±12.0 points) | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 7.8% (±5.0 points) | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 35.7% (±12.6 points) | 12.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Indian Wells, the average commute is lower than in Riverside County (33.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Indian Wells, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Riverside County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Riverside County, Indian Wells ranks 71 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 991 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Indian Wells
| Vehicles available | Indian Wells | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% (±1.7 points) | 4.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.9% (±7.1 points) | 26.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.0% (±8.1 points) | 36.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.0% (±3.2 points) | 33.2% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Indian Wells, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Riverside County (4.3%).
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 Indian Wells
| Indian Wells | Riverside County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 35.7% (±12.6 points) | 12.3% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±3.9 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.0% (±2.3 points) | 93.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Indian Wells, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Riverside County (93.6%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Indian Wells
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Wells | — | 18.7 minutes (±4.6) | — |
| Palm Desert | 3.3 mi | 21.0 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bermuda Dunes | 3.9 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| La Quinta | 4.9 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Desert Palms | 5.8 mi | 24.9 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Indio | 5.8 mi | 23.0 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Rancho Mirage | 7.3 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Thousand Palms | 8.1 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Vista Santa Rosa | 8.8 mi | 26.8 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: La Quinta, CA (25.6 minutes), Rancho Mirage, CA (25.3 minutes), Vista Santa Rosa, CA (26.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Riverside County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Thousand Palms | 21.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 66 | Palm Desert | 21.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 67 | Bermuda Dunes | 20.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 68 | Desert Edge | 20.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 69 | Cathedral City | 19.9 minutes (±0.8) |
| 70 | Blythe | 19.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 71 | Indian Wells | 18.7 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 7 of 71 places in Riverside 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 Indian Wells
How long is the average commute in Indian Wells?
Workers who live in Indian Wells, CA take an average of 18.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Indian Wells without a car?
3.1% of households in Indian Wells have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Indian Wells?
35.7% (±12.6 points) of workers who live in Indian Wells worked from home, and 97.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Indian Wells city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Indian Wells city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Indian Wells 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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