How long is the commute from Pajaro, CA?
Workers who live in Pajaro, CA take an average of 28.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
13.9% work from home.
5.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.7 minutes (±5.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.2%
How people in Pajaro get to work
| Means of transportation | Pajaro | Monterey County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.0% (±15.5 points) | 70.3% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.8% (±13.2 points) | 9.9% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 7.3% (±6.4 points) | 6.0% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.9% (±10.3 points) | 9.8% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Pajaro, the average commute is not measurably different from Monterey County (25.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pajaro, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Monterey County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Monterey County, Pajaro ranks 7 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 463 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pajaro
| Vehicles available | Pajaro | Monterey County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% (±6.6 points) | 4.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.7% (±11.6 points) | 26.9% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% (±16.1 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.2% (±13.2 points) | 31.1% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Pajaro, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Monterey County (4.7%).
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 Pajaro
| Pajaro | Monterey County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.9% (±10.3 points) | 9.8% (±0.6 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.3% (±8.1 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.1% (±10.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Pajaro, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Monterey County (93.8%).
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 Pajaro
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pajaro | — | 28.7 minutes (±5.7) | — |
| Watsonville | 2.3 mi | 26.1 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Las Lomas | 2.3 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Interlaken | 3.4 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Freedom | 4.0 mi | 30.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Amesti | 4.6 mi | 39.1 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| La Selva Beach | 5.9 mi | 26.4 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Corralitos | 6.3 mi | 21.4 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Aromas | 6.4 mi | 26.0 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Amesti, CA (39.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Monterey County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhorn | 35.4 minutes (±5.8) |
| 2 | Prunedale | 30.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 3 | Pine Canyon | 30.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 | Soledad | 30.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | King City | 29.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Carmel Valley Village | 28.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 (tie) | Pajaro | 28.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 8 | Boronda | 28.0 minutes (±5.3) |
| 9 | Gonzales | 27.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 | Castroville | 26.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 11 | Salinas | 26.6 minutes (±0.6) |
| 12 | Marina | 24.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 13 (tie) | Greenfield | 23.8 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Monterey County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Pajaro 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 Pajaro
How long is the average commute in Pajaro?
Workers who live in Pajaro, CA take an average of 28.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pajaro without a car?
5.2% of households in Pajaro have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pajaro?
13.9% (±10.3 points) of workers who live in Pajaro worked from home, and 81.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pajaro CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pajaro CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pajaro 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 Pajaro CDP, California (place:55044, 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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