How long is the commute from Lake Wildwood, CA?
Workers who live in Lake Wildwood, CA take an average of 35.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
22.4% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.1 minutes (±7.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 22.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Lake Wildwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Wildwood | Nevada County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.3% (±12.7 points) | 62.8% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±4.1 points) | 6.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±1.1 points) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.4% (±11.0 points) | 25.0% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Lake Wildwood, the average commute is higher than in Nevada County (23.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake Wildwood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Nevada County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Nevada County, Lake Wildwood ranks 2 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 169 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Wildwood
| Vehicles available | Lake Wildwood | Nevada County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±4.3 points) | 4.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.3% (±7.1 points) | 27.3% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.7% (±7.3 points) | 38.5% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.6% (±8.2 points) | 30.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Lake Wildwood, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Nevada County (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lake Wildwood
| Lake Wildwood | Nevada County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.4% (±11.0 points) | 25.0% (±2.2 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±3.7 points) | 96.8% (±0.9 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.7% (±3.7 points) | 93.0% (±1.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Wildwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Nevada County (93.0%).
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 Lake Wildwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wildwood | — | 35.1 minutes (±7.3) | — |
| Penn Valley | 2.6 mi | 50.8 minutes (±14.4) | Not measurably different |
| Grass Valley | 7.8 mi | 16.9 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Nevada City | 9.0 mi | 21.0 minutes (±12.2) | Not measurably different |
| Alta Sierra | 11 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Beale AFB | 12 mi | 19.1 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Loma Rica | 13 mi | 37.4 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lake of the Pines | 15 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Colfax | 16 mi | 26.3 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Grass Valley, CA (16.9 minutes), Beale AFB, CA (19.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Nevada County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penn Valley | 50.8 minutes (±14.4) |
| 2 | Lake Wildwood | 35.1 minutes (±7.3) |
| 3 | Alta Sierra | 27.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 | Lake of the Pines | 27.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 5 | Truckee | 21.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 6 | Nevada City | 21.0 minutes (±12.2) |
| 7 | Grass Valley | 16.9 minutes (±2.6) |
Lake Wildwood 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 Lake Wildwood
How long is the average commute in Lake Wildwood?
Workers who live in Lake Wildwood, CA take an average of 35.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Wildwood without a car?
4.5% of households in Lake Wildwood have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Wildwood?
22.4% (±11.0 points) of workers who live in Lake Wildwood worked from home, and 94.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Wildwood CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Wildwood CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Wildwood CDP, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Lake Wildwood CDP, California (place:39885, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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