How long is the commute from La Quinta, CA?
Workers who live in La Quinta, CA take an average of 25.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
17.7% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.6 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in La Quinta get to work
| Means of transportation | La Quinta | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.8% (±3.0 points) | 73.3% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±2.1 points) | 11.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.7% (±2.5 points) | 12.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In La Quinta, the average commute is lower than in Riverside County (33.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In La Quinta, 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, La Quinta ranks 56 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 679 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in La Quinta
| Vehicles available | La Quinta | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±1.3 points) | 4.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.6% (±3.1 points) | 26.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% (±2.8 points) | 36.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.2% (±2.1 points) | 33.2% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In La Quinta, 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 La Quinta
| La Quinta | Riverside County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.7% (±2.5 points) | 12.3% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±1.4 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±1.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In La Quinta, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Riverside County (93.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near La Quinta
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Quinta | — | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Vista Santa Rosa | 4.2 mi | 26.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Wells | 4.9 mi | 18.7 minutes (±4.6) | Lower |
| Indio | 6.3 mi | 23.0 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Bermuda Dunes | 6.8 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Palm Desert | 8.1 mi | 21.0 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Coachella | 8.2 mi | 23.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Thermal | 8.4 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Desert Palms | 9.3 mi | 24.9 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Indian Wells, CA (18.7 minutes), Indio, CA (23.0 minutes), Bermuda Dunes, CA (20.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Desert Hot Springs | 28.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 51 | Mecca | 27.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 52 (tie) | Cabazon | 27.4 minutes (±14.3) |
| 52 (tie) | Oasis | 27.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 54 | Indio Hills | 26.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 55 | Vista Santa Rosa | 26.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 56 | La Quinta | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 57 | Rancho Mirage | 25.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 58 | Desert Palms | 24.9 minutes (±9.1) |
| 59 | Idyllwild-Pine Cove | 23.4 minutes (±6.2) |
| 60 | Coachella | 23.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 61 | Indio | 23.0 minutes (±0.9) |
| 62 | Mesa Verde | 22.8 minutes (±5.1) |
Showing 13 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 La Quinta
How long is the average commute in La Quinta?
Workers who live in La Quinta, CA take an average of 25.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in La Quinta without a car?
4.1% of households in La Quinta have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in La Quinta?
17.7% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in La Quinta worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — La Quinta city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — La Quinta city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — La Quinta 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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