How long is the commute from Needles, CA?
Workers who live in Needles, CA take an average of 18.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
5.9% work from home.
9.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.9 minutes (±6.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Households without a car
- 9.4%
How people in Needles get to work
| Means of transportation | Needles | San Bernardino County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.3% (±8.6 points) | 74.1% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.1% (±7.1 points) | 11.2% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 0.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.7 points) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.9% (±3.7 points) | 11.0% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Needles, the average commute is lower than in San Bernardino County (32.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Needles, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from San Bernardino County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In San Bernardino County, Needles ranks 44 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 985 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Needles
| Vehicles available | Needles | San Bernardino County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.4% (±4.8 points) | 4.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.3% (±9.8 points) | 25.4% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.5% (±8.0 points) | 36.2% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.8% (±6.1 points) | 33.8% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Needles, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from San Bernardino County (4.6%).
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 Needles
| Needles | San Bernardino County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.9% (±3.7 points) | 11.0% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±3.0 points) | 96.9% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.5% (±3.6 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Needles, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from San Bernardino County (93.3%).
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 Needles
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | — | 18.9 minutes (±6.2) | — |
| Mohave Valley | 6.9 mi | 27.5 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Golden Shores | 8.7 mi | 35.2 minutes (±16.4) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Mohave | 13 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bullhead City | 22 mi | 20.4 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Laughlin | 23 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Desert Hills | 23 mi | 23.4 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Havasu City | 28 mi | 15.9 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Golden Valley | 35 mi | 25.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Bernardino County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Grand Terrace | 25.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 39 (tie) | Redlands | 24.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 39 (tie) | Big Bear City | 24.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 41 | Big Bear Lake | 24.7 minutes (±6.0) |
| 42 | Searles Valley | 20.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 43 | Loma Linda | 19.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 44 | Needles | 18.9 minutes (±6.2) |
| 45 | Twentynine Palms | 15.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 46 | Big River | 13.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 47 | Fort Irwin | 9.4 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 10 of 47 places in San Bernardino 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 Needles
How long is the average commute in Needles?
Workers who live in Needles, CA take an average of 18.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Needles without a car?
9.4% of households in Needles have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Needles?
5.9% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Needles worked from home, and 90.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Needles city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Needles city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Needles 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 Needles city, California (place:50734, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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