How long is the commute from Lake Forest, CA?
Workers who live in Lake Forest, CA take an average of 25.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
24.4% work from home.
2.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.5 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 24.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.4%
How people in Lake Forest get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Forest | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.5% (±2.1 points) | 67.5% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% (±1.2 points) | 8.9% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.4 points) | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.4 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.4% (±1.9 points) | 18.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Lake Forest, the average commute is lower than in Orange County (26.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake Forest, 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, Lake Forest ranks 32 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 683 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Forest
| Vehicles available | Lake Forest | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% (±0.9 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.8% (±2.2 points) | 28.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.8% (±2.8 points) | 40.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.9% (±2.2 points) | 26.8% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest
| Lake Forest | Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.4% (±1.9 points) | 18.5% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% (±0.9 points) | 97.9% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.1% (±0.9 points) | 95.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest | — | 25.5 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Mission Viejo | 3.3 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Laguna Woods | 4.3 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Laguna Hills | 4.6 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Rancho Santa Margarita | 4.7 mi | 26.2 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Trabuco Canyon | 5.0 mi | 35.0 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Irvine | 5.7 mi | 24.7 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| Las Flores | 5.8 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Aliso Viejo | 6.1 mi | 25.1 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Laguna Woods, CA (19.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Trabuco Canyon, CA (35.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | San Juan Capistrano | 26.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 27 | Rancho Santa Margarita | 26.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 28 | Las Flores | 26.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 29 | Fountain Valley | 26.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 30 | Laguna Niguel | 25.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 31 | Orange | 25.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 32 | Lake Forest | 25.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 33 | Aliso Viejo | 25.1 minutes (±1.1) |
| 34 | Irvine | 24.7 minutes (±0.6) |
| 35 | Santa Ana | 24.5 minutes (±0.4) |
| 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) |
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 Lake Forest
How long is the average commute in Lake Forest?
Workers who live in Lake Forest, CA take an average of 25.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Forest without a car?
2.4% of households in Lake Forest have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Forest?
24.4% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Lake Forest worked from home, and 97.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Forest city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Forest city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Forest 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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