How long is the commute from Lomita, CA?
Workers who live in Lomita, CA take an average of 25.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
4.2% of workers walk to work.
10.8% work from home.
5.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.6 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.2%
How people in Lomita get to work
| Means of transportation | Lomita | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.3% (±4.3 points) | 64.8% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±2.8 points) | 9.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±1.0 points) | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.2% (±1.5 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±2.0 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.8% (±2.3 points) | 17.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Lomita, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lomita, 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, Lomita ranks 129 of 140 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 680 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lomita
| Vehicles available | Lomita | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% (±2.5 points) | 8.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.3% (±3.8 points) | 34.5% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% (±4.0 points) | 34.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.1% (±3.8 points) | 22.3% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Lomita, 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 Lomita
| Lomita | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.8% (±2.3 points) | 17.1% (±0.2 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±2.0 points) | 96.7% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.3% (±2.6 points) | 93.0% (±0.1 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lomita, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Los Angeles 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 Lomita
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lomita | — | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Rolling Hills Estates | 1.2 mi | 27.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| West Carson | 2.5 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Rolling Hills | 2.9 mi | 32.2 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Torrance | 3.4 mi | 26.9 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Rancho Palos Verdes | 4.8 mi | 32.8 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Carson | 5.1 mi | 27.5 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Redondo Beach | 6.2 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Palos Verdes Estates | 6.4 mi | 31.9 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rolling Hills, CA (32.2 minutes), Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (32.8 minutes), Palos Verdes Estates, CA (31.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 122 (tie) | San Marino | 26.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 124 | East Pasadena | 26.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 125 (tie) | Burbank | 26.0 minutes (±0.8) |
| 125 (tie) | Industry | 26.0 minutes (±11.2) |
| 127 (tie) | Artesia | 25.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 127 (tie) | West Athens | 25.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 129 | Lomita | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 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 Lomita
How long is the average commute in Lomita?
Workers who live in Lomita, CA take an average of 25.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lomita without a car?
5.2% of households in Lomita have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lomita?
10.8% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Lomita worked from home, and 93.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lomita city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lomita city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lomita 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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