How long is the commute from Palm Desert, CA?
Workers who live in Palm Desert, CA take an average of 21.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
14.9% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.0 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Palm Desert get to work
| Means of transportation | Palm Desert | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.0% (±5.0 points) | 73.3% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.3% (±5.8 points) | 11.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.6 points) | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.9% (±3.1 points) | 12.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Palm Desert, the average commute is lower than in Riverside County (33.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Palm Desert, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Riverside County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Riverside County, Palm Desert ranks 66 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 922 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Palm Desert
| Vehicles available | Palm Desert | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±0.8 points) | 4.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 52.1% (±2.3 points) | 26.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.0% (±2.3 points) | 36.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.9% (±1.7 points) | 33.2% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Palm Desert, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Riverside County (4.3%).
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 Palm Desert
| Palm Desert | Riverside County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.9% (±3.1 points) | 12.3% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±1.0 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.3% (±1.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Palm Desert, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Riverside County (93.6%).
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 Palm Desert
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Desert | — | 21.0 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Indian Wells | 3.3 mi | 18.7 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Rancho Mirage | 4.2 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Bermuda Dunes | 4.4 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Desert Palms | 4.8 mi | 24.9 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Thousand Palms | 5.4 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Indio | 7.4 mi | 23.0 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| La Quinta | 8.1 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Cathedral City | 8.8 mi | 19.9 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rancho Mirage, CA (25.3 minutes), Indio, CA (23.0 minutes), La Quinta, CA (25.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Riverside County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | Coachella | 23.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 61 | Indio | 23.0 minutes (±0.9) |
| 62 | Mesa Verde | 22.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 63 | Palm Springs | 22.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 64 | Thermal | 22.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 65 | Thousand Palms | 21.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 66 | Palm Desert | 21.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 67 | Bermuda Dunes | 20.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 68 | Desert Edge | 20.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 69 | Cathedral City | 19.9 minutes (±0.8) |
| 70 | Blythe | 19.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 71 | Indian Wells | 18.7 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 12 of 71 places in Riverside 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 Palm Desert
How long is the average commute in Palm Desert?
Workers who live in Palm Desert, CA take an average of 21.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Palm Desert without a car?
3.9% of households in Palm Desert have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Palm Desert?
14.9% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Palm Desert worked from home, and 91.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palm Desert city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palm Desert city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palm Desert city, California
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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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