How long is the commute from King City, CA?
Workers who live in King City, CA take an average of 29.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
3.9% work from home.
4.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.4 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.4%
How people in King City get to work
| Means of transportation | King City | Monterey County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.4% (±6.4 points) | 70.3% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.9% (±3.4 points) | 9.9% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±1.6 points) | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±1.3 points) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 12.7% (±5.0 points) | 6.0% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.9% (±2.2 points) | 9.8% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In King City, the average commute is higher than in Monterey County (25.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In King City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Monterey County (1.1%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Monterey County, King City ranks 5 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 416 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in King City
| Vehicles available | King City | Monterey County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% (±3.0 points) | 4.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.0% (±5.1 points) | 26.9% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.4% (±7.5 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.3% (±6.9 points) | 31.1% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In King City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Monterey County (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in King City
| King City | Monterey County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.9% (±2.2 points) | 9.8% (±0.6 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±1.2 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.8% (±2.9 points) | 93.8% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In King City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Monterey County (93.8%).
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 King City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| King City | — | 29.4 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Pine Canyon | 3.1 mi | 30.6 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Greenfield | 9.7 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Fort Hunter Liggett | 17 mi | 16.9 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Soledad | 18 mi | 30.0 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Gonzales | 26 mi | 27.0 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Nacimiento | 37 mi | 45.2 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
| Carmel Valley Village | 39 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County) | 40 mi | 28.2 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Greenfield, CA (23.8 minutes), Fort Hunter Liggett, CA (16.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Nacimiento, CA (45.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Monterey County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhorn | 35.4 minutes (±5.8) |
| 2 | Prunedale | 30.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 3 | Pine Canyon | 30.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 | Soledad | 30.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | King City | 29.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Carmel Valley Village | 28.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 (tie) | Pajaro | 28.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 8 | Boronda | 28.0 minutes (±5.3) |
| 9 | Gonzales | 27.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 | Castroville | 26.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 11 | Salinas | 26.6 minutes (±0.6) |
Showing 11 of 22 places in Monterey 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 King City
How long is the average commute in King City?
Workers who live in King City, CA take an average of 29.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in King City without a car?
4.4% of households in King City have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in King City?
3.9% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in King City worked from home, and 92.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — King City city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — King City city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — King City 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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