How long is the commute from Kings Beach, CA?
Workers who live in Kings Beach, CA take an average of 21.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
2.6% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.3 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Kings Beach get to work
| Means of transportation | Kings Beach | Placer County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.1% (±12.5 points) | 67.5% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.8% (±10.1 points) | 6.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±3.3 points) | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 7.4% (±6.2 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.6% (±2.0 points) | 22.7% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Kings Beach, the average commute is lower than in Placer County (27.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kings Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Placer County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Placer County, Kings Beach ranks 13 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 907 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kings Beach
| Vehicles available | Kings Beach | Placer County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 4.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% (±13.0 points) | 26.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.9% (±14.4 points) | 41.0% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.0% (±10.8 points) | 28.6% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Kings Beach, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Placer County (4.2%).
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 Kings Beach
| Kings Beach | Placer County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.6% (±2.0 points) | 22.7% (±0.8 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±3.7 points) | 97.7% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.0% (±11.1 points) | 94.2% (±0.5 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Kings Beach, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Placer County (94.2%).
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 Kings Beach
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Beach | — | 21.3 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Tahoe Vista | 2.1 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Incline Village | 4.1 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Flat | 4.9 mi | 18.9 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Dollar Point | 6.2 mi | 13.0 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Sunnyside-Tahoe City | 11 mi | 37.9 minutes (±12.4) | Higher |
| Truckee | 12 mi | 21.1 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Washoe Valley | 13 mi | 26.1 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Carson | 16 mi | 20.5 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dollar Point, CA (13.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA (37.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Placer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Colfax | 26.3 minutes (±5.2) |
| 8 | Rocklin | 26.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 9 | Granite Bay | 25.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 10 | Loomis | 24.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 11 | Penryn | 23.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 12 | Sheridan | 22.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 13 | Kings Beach | 21.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 14 | Auburn | 21.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 15 | Newcastle | 20.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 16 | Tahoe Vista | 19.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 17 | Cedar Flat | 18.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 18 | Dollar Point | 13.0 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in Placer County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Kings Beach 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 Kings Beach
How long is the average commute in Kings Beach?
Workers who live in Kings Beach, CA take an average of 21.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kings Beach without a car?
0.0% of households in Kings Beach have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kings Beach?
2.6% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Kings Beach worked from home, and 84.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kings Beach CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kings Beach CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kings Beach CDP, 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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