How long is the commute from Nipomo, CA?
Workers who live in Nipomo, CA take an average of 28.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
5.5% work from home.
4.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.0 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Households without a car
- 4.4%
How people in Nipomo get to work
| Means of transportation | Nipomo | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.6% (±4.5 points) | 70.5% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±3.1 points) | 7.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±1.3 points) | 0.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±1.0 points) | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.0 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.5% (±1.9 points) | 15.2% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Nipomo, the average commute is higher than in San Luis Obispo County (22.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Nipomo, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from San Luis Obispo County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In San Luis Obispo County, Nipomo ranks 5 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 519 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Nipomo
| Vehicles available | Nipomo | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% (±1.9 points) | 3.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.7% (±4.0 points) | 28.8% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% (±5.5 points) | 37.0% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 46.3% (±6.0 points) | 30.4% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Nipomo, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from San Luis Obispo County (3.8%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Nipomo
| Nipomo | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.5% (±1.9 points) | 15.2% (±0.9 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±1.8 points) | 97.0% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.9% (±2.5 points) | 93.1% (±0.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Nipomo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from San Luis Obispo County (93.1%).
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 Nipomo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nipomo | — | 28.0 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Woodlands | 3.1 mi | 23.0 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Callender | 4.6 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Guadalupe | 6.2 mi | 26.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Maria | 7.4 mi | 22.4 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Oceano | 7.9 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Arroyo Grande | 8.1 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Grover Beach | 9.3 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Orcutt | 12 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Callender, CA (20.5 minutes), Santa Maria, CA (22.4 minutes), Oceano, CA (20.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Luis Obispo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Nacimiento | 45.2 minutes (±7.6) |
| 2 | Cayucos | 41.9 minutes (±24.2) |
| 3 | Shandon | 28.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 4 | San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County) | 28.2 minutes (±7.7) |
| 5 | Nipomo | 28.0 minutes (±4.3) |
| 6 | El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | 25.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 7 | Arroyo Grande | 23.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 8 (tie) | Pismo Beach | 23.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 8 (tie) | Woodlands | 23.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 10 | Atascadero | 22.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 11 | Cambria | 21.4 minutes (±4.3) |
Showing 11 of 22 places in San Luis Obispo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Nipomo 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 Nipomo
How long is the average commute in Nipomo?
Workers who live in Nipomo, CA take an average of 28.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Nipomo without a car?
4.4% of households in Nipomo have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Nipomo?
5.5% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Nipomo worked from home, and 91.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nipomo CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nipomo CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nipomo CDP, 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 Nipomo CDP, California (place:51476, 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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