How long is the commute from Orcutt, CA?
Workers who live in Orcutt, CA take an average of 22.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
8.7% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.1 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Orcutt get to work
| Means of transportation | Orcutt | Santa Barbara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.3% (±2.8 points) | 64.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±1.9 points) | 11.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±1.1 points) | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±0.8 points) | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.7% (±1.7 points) | 13.4% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Orcutt, the average commute is not measurably different from Santa Barbara County (20.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Orcutt, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Santa Barbara County (2.2%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Barbara County, Orcutt ranks 11 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 882 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Orcutt
| Vehicles available | Orcutt | Santa Barbara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±1.8 points) | 5.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.2% (±2.6 points) | 30.7% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±3.2 points) | 36.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.2% (±3.0 points) | 27.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Orcutt, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Santa Barbara County (5.9%).
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 Orcutt
| Orcutt | Santa Barbara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.7% (±1.7 points) | 13.4% (±0.7 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±1.2 points) | 96.4% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±1.8 points) | 92.5% (±0.5 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Orcutt, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Santa Barbara County (92.5%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Orcutt
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orcutt | — | 22.1 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Santa Maria | 4.6 mi | 22.4 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Guadalupe | 11 mi | 26.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Vandenberg AFB | 11 mi | 11.2 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
| Vandenberg Village | 11 mi | 22.2 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Nipomo | 12 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Los Alamos | 12 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Mission Hills | 13 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Woodlands | 13 mi | 23.0 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Vandenberg AFB, CA (11.2 minutes), Los Alamos, CA (18.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Nipomo, CA (28.0 minutes), Mission Hills, CA (27.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Santa Barbara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Santa Ynez | 26.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 6 (tie) | Guadalupe | 26.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 (tie) | Toro Canyon | 26.5 minutes (±12.1) |
| 8 | Carpinteria | 24.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 | Santa Maria | 22.4 minutes (±0.9) |
| 10 | Vandenberg Village | 22.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 11 | Orcutt | 22.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 12 | Summerland | 21.4 minutes (±7.9) |
| 13 | Los Olivos | 19.6 minutes (±7.9) |
| 14 | Los Alamos | 18.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 | Montecito | 18.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 16 | Goleta | 17.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 17 | Santa Barbara | 17.3 minutes (±0.8) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Santa Barbara County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Orcutt 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 Orcutt
How long is the average commute in Orcutt?
Workers who live in Orcutt, CA take an average of 22.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Orcutt without a car?
4.1% of households in Orcutt have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Orcutt?
8.7% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Orcutt worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orcutt CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orcutt CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orcutt 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 Orcutt CDP, California (place:54120, 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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