How long is the commute from Lakeside, CA?
Workers who live in Lakeside, CA take an average of 25.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
15.3% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.6 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Lakeside get to work
| Means of transportation | Lakeside | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.6% (±5.3 points) | 65.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.0% (±2.1 points) | 8.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±1.3 points) | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±1.8 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.3% (±5.4 points) | 18.7% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Lakeside, the average commute is not measurably different from San Diego County (25.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lakeside, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in San Diego County (1.9%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In San Diego County, Lakeside ranks 35 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 682 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lakeside
| Vehicles available | Lakeside | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±2.0 points) | 5.5% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.6% (±4.8 points) | 30.6% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.2% (±5.1 points) | 39.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.7% (±4.4 points) | 24.5% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Lakeside, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from San Diego County (5.5%).
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 Lakeside
| Lakeside | San Diego County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.3% (±5.4 points) | 18.7% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±1.9 points) | 97.6% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.5% (±2.8 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lakeside, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from San Diego County (94.9%).
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 Lakeside
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside | — | 25.6 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Winter Gardens | 1.8 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Eucalyptus Hills | 3.1 mi | 23.0 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bostonia | 3.4 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Granite Hills | 3.7 mi | 29.9 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Harbison Canyon | 4.3 mi | 30.7 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Crest | 4.5 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Santee | 4.8 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| El Cajon | 5.0 mi | 24.8 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Harbison Canyon, CA (30.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Diego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 29 (tie) | Santee | 26.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 29 (tie) | Vista | 26.7 minutes (±0.8) |
| 31 | San Marcos | 26.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 32 | Spring Valley | 26.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 33 | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | 26.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 34 | Winter Gardens | 25.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 35 | Lakeside | 25.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 36 | National City | 25.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 37 | Poway | 25.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 38 | Bostonia | 24.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 39 | El Cajon | 24.8 minutes (±0.9) |
| 40 | Encinitas | 24.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 41 | Bonita | 23.9 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 of 50 places in San Diego County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Lakeside 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 Lakeside
How long is the average commute in Lakeside?
Workers who live in Lakeside, CA take an average of 25.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lakeside without a car?
3.5% of households in Lakeside have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lakeside?
15.3% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Lakeside worked from home, and 92.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakeside CDP (San Diego County), California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakeside CDP (San Diego County), California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakeside CDP (San Diego County), 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 Lakeside CDP (San Diego County), California (place:39766, 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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