How long is the commute from Mecca, CA?
Workers who live in Mecca, CA take an average of 27.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
2.6% work from home.
15.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.7 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Households without a car
- 15.3%
How people in Mecca get to work
| Means of transportation | Mecca | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.7% (±6.6 points) | 73.3% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 25.2% (±6.6 points) | 11.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±1.9 points) | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±1.0 points) | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.6% (±2.5 points) | 12.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Mecca, the average commute is lower than in Riverside County (33.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mecca, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Riverside County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Riverside County, Mecca ranks 51 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 535 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mecca
| Vehicles available | Mecca | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.3% (±9.9 points) | 4.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.7% (±6.1 points) | 26.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% (±10.0 points) | 36.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.9% (±7.9 points) | 33.2% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Mecca, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Riverside County (4.3%).
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 Mecca
| Mecca | Riverside County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.6% (±2.5 points) | 12.3% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 84.7% (±10.2 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.9% (±9.8 points) | 93.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mecca, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Riverside County (93.6%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mecca
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecca | — | 27.7 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Oasis | 4.9 mi | 27.4 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Thermal | 5.1 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Vista Santa Rosa | 8.9 mi | 26.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Coachella | 9.1 mi | 23.2 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| North Shore | 9.8 mi | 29.6 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| La Quinta | 13 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Indio | 15 mi | 23.0 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Bermuda Dunes | 17 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Thermal, CA (22.0 minutes), Coachella, CA (23.2 minutes), Indio, CA (23.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Riverside County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Jurupa Valley | 31.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 46 | Riverside | 31.3 minutes (±0.7) |
| 47 | Highgrove | 31.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 48 | North Shore | 29.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 49 | Garnet | 29.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 50 | Desert Hot Springs | 28.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 51 | Mecca | 27.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 52 (tie) | Cabazon | 27.4 minutes (±14.3) |
| 52 (tie) | Oasis | 27.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 54 | Indio Hills | 26.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 55 | Vista Santa Rosa | 26.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 56 | La Quinta | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 57 | Rancho Mirage | 25.3 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Riverside County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Mecca 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 Mecca
How long is the average commute in Mecca?
Workers who live in Mecca, CA take an average of 27.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mecca without a car?
15.3% of households in Mecca have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mecca?
2.6% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Mecca worked from home, and 82.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mecca CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mecca CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mecca CDP, 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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