How long is the commute from Laguna Woods, CA?
Workers who live in Laguna Woods, CA take an average of 19.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.9% of workers walk to work.
20.8% work from home.
10.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.8 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 20.8%
- Households without a car
- 10.5%
How people in Laguna Woods get to work
| Means of transportation | Laguna Woods | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.7% (±7.3 points) | 67.5% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±4.0 points) | 8.9% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.9% (±2.8 points) | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±4.0 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.8% (±5.4 points) | 18.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Laguna Woods, the average commute is lower than in Orange County (26.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Laguna Woods, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from 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 Woods ranks 42 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 960 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Laguna Woods
| Vehicles available | Laguna Woods | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.5% (±2.6 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 68.2% (±3.1 points) | 28.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 18.4% (±2.7 points) | 40.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 2.9% (±0.9 points) | 26.8% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Laguna Woods, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Orange County (4.8%).
It is also higher than in California (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Laguna Woods
| Laguna Woods | Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.8% (±5.4 points) | 18.5% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±1.4 points) | 97.9% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.4% (±2.6 points) | 95.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Laguna Woods, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Orange County (95.0%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Laguna Woods
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laguna Woods | — | 19.8 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Aliso Viejo | 2.3 mi | 25.1 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Laguna Hills | 2.4 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Mission Viejo | 4.3 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Lake Forest | 4.3 mi | 25.5 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Laguna Beach | 5.1 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Irvine | 5.2 mi | 24.7 minutes (±0.6) | Higher |
| Laguna Niguel | 6.0 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Las Flores | 6.4 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Aliso Viejo, CA (25.1 minutes), Laguna Hills, CA (27.4 minutes), Mission Viejo, CA (26.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36 (tie) | Newport Beach | 22.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 36 (tie) | Villa Park | 22.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 38 (tie) | Tustin | 22.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 38 (tie) | North Tustin | 22.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 40 | Midway City | 22.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 41 | Costa Mesa | 22.4 minutes (±0.7) |
| 42 | Laguna Woods | 19.8 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 7 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 Woods
How long is the average commute in Laguna Woods?
Workers who live in Laguna Woods, CA take an average of 19.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Laguna Woods without a car?
10.5% of households in Laguna Woods have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Laguna Woods?
20.8% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Laguna Woods worked from home, and 89.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laguna Woods city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laguna Woods city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laguna Woods 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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