How long is the commute from Laguna Beach, CA?
Workers who live in Laguna Beach, CA take an average of 29.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
36.4% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.0 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 36.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Laguna Beach get to work
| Means of transportation | Laguna Beach | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 54.8% (±4.4 points) | 67.5% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.5% (±1.4 points) | 8.9% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±1.1 points) | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.0 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 36.4% (±4.1 points) | 18.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Laguna Beach, the average commute is not measurably different from Orange County (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Laguna Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Orange County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Orange County, Laguna Beach ranks 10 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 438 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Laguna Beach
| Vehicles available | Laguna Beach | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±1.1 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.1% (±3.4 points) | 28.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.4% (±3.3 points) | 40.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.0% (±2.6 points) | 26.8% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Laguna Beach, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Orange County (4.8%).
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 Laguna Beach
| Laguna Beach | Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 36.4% (±4.1 points) | 18.5% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±0.9 points) | 97.9% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.7% (±0.6 points) | 95.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Laguna Beach, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Orange County (95.0%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Laguna Beach
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Beach | — | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Aliso Viejo | 3.1 mi | 25.1 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Laguna Niguel | 3.6 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Laguna Hills | 5.0 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Laguna Woods | 5.1 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Dana Point | 6.1 mi | 30.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| San Juan Capistrano | 6.8 mi | 26.5 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ladera Ranch | 6.9 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Mission Viejo | 7.6 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Aliso Viejo, CA (25.1 minutes), Laguna Niguel, CA (25.9 minutes), Laguna Woods, CA (19.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Los Alamitos | 31.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 5 | Brea | 31.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 6 | Yorba Linda | 31.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 7 (tie) | Fullerton | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 7 (tie) | La Habra | 30.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 9 | Dana Point | 30.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 10 (tie) | Laguna Beach | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 10 (tie) | Stanton | 29.0 minutes (±1.2) |
| 10 (tie) | Rancho Mission Viejo | 29.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 13 | Cypress | 28.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 14 (tie) | Buena Park | 28.8 minutes (±1.0) |
| 14 (tie) | Seal Beach | 28.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 16 | San Clemente | 28.6 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Orange 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 Laguna Beach
How long is the average commute in Laguna Beach?
Workers who live in Laguna Beach, CA take an average of 29.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Laguna Beach without a car?
3.5% of households in Laguna Beach have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Laguna Beach?
36.4% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Laguna Beach worked from home, and 98.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laguna Beach city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laguna Beach city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laguna Beach 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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