How long is the commute from Monterey Park, CA?

Name: Commute and cars in Monterey Park, CA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Monterey Park, CA take an average of 28.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

63.9% of workers drive alone to work.

2.6% take public transportation.

1.7% of workers walk to work.

17.6% work from home.

11.4% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 28.4 minutes (±1.0)
Public transportation: 2.6%
Work from home: 17.6%
Households without a car: 11.4%

How people in Monterey Park get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Monterey Park	Los Angeles County	California	United States
Drove alone	63.9% (±2.3 points)	64.8%	65.7%	68.8%
Carpooled	12.3% (±2.1 points)	9.3%	9.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	2.6% (±0.7 points)	3.9%	2.9%	3.2%
Walked	1.7% (±0.9 points)	2.4%	2.4%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.9% (±0.5 points)	2.5%	2.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	17.6% (±1.8 points)	17.1%	17.2%	15.1%

In Monterey Park, the average commute is lower than in Los Angeles County (30.4 minutes).

It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).

It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Monterey Park, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Los Angeles County (3.9%).

It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Los Angeles County, Monterey Park ranks 95 of 140 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 490 of 1,076.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Monterey Park

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Monterey Park	Los Angeles County	California	United States
No vehicle	11.4% (±1.9 points)	8.9%	7.1%	8.4%
1 vehicle	28.0% (±2.6 points)	34.5%	30.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	36.5% (±2.7 points)	34.3%	36.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	24.1% (±2.3 points)	22.3%	25.8%	21.9%

In Monterey Park, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Los Angeles County (8.9%).

It is also higher than in California (7.1%).

It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Monterey Park

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Monterey Park	Los Angeles County	California	United States
Workers working from home	17.6% (±1.8 points)	17.1% (±0.2 points)	17.2% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	95.0% (±1.6 points)	96.7% (±0.1 points)	96.9% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	91.0% (±1.8 points)	93.0% (±0.1 points)	93.5% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Monterey Park, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Los Angeles County (93.0%).

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 Monterey Park

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Monterey Park
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Monterey Park	—	28.4 minutes (±1.0)	—
South San Gabriel	2.1 mi	26.8 minutes (±2.0)	Not measurably different
East Los Angeles	2.3 mi	30.2 minutes (±0.8)	Higher
Alhambra	2.4 mi	30.3 minutes (±1.0)	Higher
Montebello	2.6 mi	31.0 minutes (±1.2)	Higher
Rosemead	3.2 mi	26.9 minutes (±1.2)	Not measurably different
San Gabriel	3.8 mi	28.4 minutes (±1.2)	Not measurably different
Commerce	3.8 mi	27.4 minutes (±1.8)	Not measurably different
South Pasadena	4.4 mi	29.9 minutes (±2.0)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Los Angeles, CA (30.2 minutes), Alhambra, CA (30.3 minutes), Montebello, CA (31.0 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
88 (tie)	Val Verde	28.9 minutes (±3.6)
90	Topanga	28.8 minutes (±3.1)
91 (tie)	Agoura Hills	28.6 minutes (±2.1)
91 (tie)	Rose Hills	28.6 minutes (±2.3)
93	Hermosa Beach	28.5 minutes (±2.1)
94 (tie)	Lakewood	28.4 minutes (±0.7)
94 (tie)	Monterey Park	28.4 minutes (±1.0)
94 (tie)	Paramount	28.4 minutes (±1.2)
94 (tie)	San Gabriel	28.4 minutes (±1.2)
98	Hawthorne	28.3 minutes (±1.2)
99	Manhattan Beach	28.0 minutes (±2.0)
100 (tie)	Bell Gardens	27.9 minutes (±1.3)
100 (tie)	Sierra Madre	27.9 minutes (±3.1)

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 Monterey Park

How long is the average commute in Monterey Park?

Workers who live in Monterey Park, CA take an average of 28.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Monterey Park without a car?

11.4% of households in Monterey Park have no vehicle, and 2.6% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Monterey Park?

17.6% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Monterey Park worked from home, and 91.0% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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