How long is the commute from Maricopa, CA?
Workers who live in Maricopa, CA take an average of 28.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
2.1% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.7 minutes (±4.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Maricopa get to work
| Means of transportation | Maricopa | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.7% (±7.3 points) | 78.4% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±7.0 points) | 11.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±12.2 points) | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.9 points) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.1% (±1.8 points) | 7.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Maricopa, the average commute is not measurably different from Kern County (24.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Maricopa, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kern County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Kern County, Maricopa ranks 13 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 460 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Maricopa
| Vehicles available | Maricopa | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±4.5 points) | 6.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.2% (±10.4 points) | 29.3% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.9% (±10.9 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.1% (±11.5 points) | 26.7% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Maricopa, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kern County (6.7%).
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 Maricopa
| Maricopa | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.1% (±1.8 points) | 7.5% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±5.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.9% (±6.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Maricopa, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kern County (91.6%).
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 Maricopa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa | — | 28.7 minutes (±4.6) | — |
| Taft | 5.3 mi | 18.8 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| South Taft | 6.1 mi | 37.0 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Taft Heights | 6.8 mi | 21.2 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ford City | 8.4 mi | 34.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Mountain Club | 20 mi | 56.3 minutes (±12.6) | Higher |
| Buttonwillow | 25 mi | 32.9 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Rosedale | 26 mi | 28.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Greenfield (community) | 27 mi | 26.2 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Taft, CA (18.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pine Mountain Club, CA (56.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kern County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Ford City | 34.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 8 | Golden Hills | 33.1 minutes (±5.1) |
| 9 | Buttonwillow | 32.9 minutes (±7.8) |
| 10 | Mojave | 31.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 11 (tie) | Rosamond | 31.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 11 (tie) | Wofford Heights | 31.3 minutes (±16.2) |
| 13 | Maricopa | 28.7 minutes (±4.6) |
| 14 (tie) | Rosedale | 28.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 14 (tie) | Squirrel Mountain Valley | 28.0 minutes (±24.2) |
| 16 | Tehachapi | 27.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 17 | Casa Loma | 26.4 minutes (±12.7) |
| 18 | Greenfield (community) | 26.2 minutes (±8.7) |
| 19 | Weedpatch | 25.7 minutes (±6.4) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Kern 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 Maricopa
How long is the average commute in Maricopa?
Workers who live in Maricopa, CA take an average of 28.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Maricopa without a car?
5.8% of households in Maricopa have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Maricopa?
2.1% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Maricopa worked from home, and 91.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maricopa city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maricopa city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Maricopa city, 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 Maricopa city, California (place:45736, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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