How long is the commute from Lawndale, CA?
Workers who live in Lawndale, CA take an average of 24.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
7.2% work from home.
6.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.6 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.1%
How people in Lawndale get to work
| Means of transportation | Lawndale | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.9% (±3.8 points) | 64.8% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±2.5 points) | 9.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±0.7 points) | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.1 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 7.3% (±2.3 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.2% (±1.7 points) | 17.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Lawndale, the average commute is lower than in Los Angeles County (30.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lawndale, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Los Angeles County (3.9%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Los Angeles County, Lawndale ranks 136 of 140 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 743 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lawndale
| Vehicles available | Lawndale | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% (±1.7 points) | 8.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.2% (±3.1 points) | 34.5% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% (±3.4 points) | 34.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.3% (±3.1 points) | 22.3% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Lawndale, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Los Angeles County (8.9%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lawndale
| Lawndale | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.2% (±1.7 points) | 17.1% (±0.2 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±0.6 points) | 96.7% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.9% (±1.6 points) | 93.0% (±0.1 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lawndale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Los Angeles County (93.0%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lawndale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawndale | — | 24.6 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Alondra Park | 1.0 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hawthorne | 1.8 mi | 28.3 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Del Aire | 2.2 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Gardena | 2.6 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Hermosa Beach | 3.3 mi | 28.5 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Lennox | 3.4 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| West Athens | 3.7 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Redondo Beach | 3.8 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hawthorne, CA (28.3 minutes), Gardena, CA (29.3 minutes), Hermosa Beach, CA (28.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 130 | South Monrovia Island | 25.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 131 | Vernon | 25.3 minutes (±5.8) |
| 132 | Hidden Hills | 25.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 133 | Beverly Hills | 25.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 134 (tie) | Santa Monica | 24.8 minutes (±1.3) |
| 134 (tie) | Del Aire | 24.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 136 | Lawndale | 24.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 137 | El Segundo | 23.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 138 | Westlake Village | 23.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 139 | Pepperdine University | 13.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 140 | Avalon | 11.6 minutes (±4.2) |
Showing 11 of 140 places in Los Angeles 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 Lawndale
How long is the average commute in Lawndale?
Workers who live in Lawndale, CA take an average of 24.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lawndale without a car?
6.1% of households in Lawndale have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lawndale?
7.2% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Lawndale worked from home, and 95.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lawndale city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lawndale city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lawndale 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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Figures last updated on .
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