How long is the commute from Oceano, CA?
Workers who live in Oceano, CA take an average of 20.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
16.3% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.8 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Oceano get to work
| Means of transportation | Oceano | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.7% (±9.4 points) | 70.5% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.2% (±5.6 points) | 7.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.1 points) | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.5 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.3% (±8.6 points) | 15.2% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Oceano, the average commute is not measurably different from San Luis Obispo County (22.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oceano, 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, Oceano ranks 15 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 934 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oceano
| Vehicles available | Oceano | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±2.3 points) | 3.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.3% (±8.5 points) | 28.8% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% (±7.8 points) | 37.0% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.9% (±9.5 points) | 30.4% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Oceano, 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 Oceano
| Oceano | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.3% (±8.6 points) | 15.2% (±0.9 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% (±6.5 points) | 97.0% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.3% (±10.9 points) | 93.1% (±0.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Oceano, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in San Luis Obispo County (93.1%).
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 Oceano
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceano | — | 20.8 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Grover Beach | 1.5 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Arroyo Grande | 2.1 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Callender | 4.1 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Pismo Beach | 5.1 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Woodlands | 5.9 mi | 23.0 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Los Ranchos | 7.8 mi | 17.6 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Nipomo | 7.9 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Avila Beach | 9.3 mi | 21.2 minutes (±14.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Nipomo, CA (28.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (tie) | Woodlands | 23.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 10 | Atascadero | 22.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 11 | Cambria | 21.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 12 | Santa Margarita | 21.3 minutes (±5.3) |
| 13 | Avila Beach | 21.2 minutes (±14.2) |
| 14 | Templeton | 20.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | Oceano | 20.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 | Callender | 20.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 17 | Grover Beach | 20.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 18 | Morro Bay | 19.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 19 | Los Osos | 19.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 20 | Los Ranchos | 17.6 minutes (±5.3) |
| 21 | California Polytechnic State University | 16.8 minutes (±4.8) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in San Luis Obispo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Oceano 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 Oceano
How long is the average commute in Oceano?
Workers who live in Oceano, CA take an average of 20.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oceano without a car?
2.6% of households in Oceano have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oceano?
16.3% (±8.6 points) of workers who live in Oceano worked from home, and 80.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oceano CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oceano CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oceano 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 Oceano CDP, California (place:53294, 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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