How long is the commute from Palmdale, CA?
Workers who live in Palmdale, CA take an average of 39.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
9.1% work from home.
4.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 39.9 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Households without a car
- 4.8%
How people in Palmdale get to work
| Means of transportation | Palmdale | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.5% (±1.7 points) | 64.8% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.2% (±1.3 points) | 9.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.3 points) | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.3 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±0.6 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% (±0.9 points) | 17.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Palmdale, the average commute is higher than in Los Angeles County (30.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Palmdale, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Los Angeles County (3.9%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Los Angeles County, Palmdale ranks 7 of 140 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 81 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Palmdale
| Vehicles available | Palmdale | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% (±0.7 points) | 8.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.3% (±1.7 points) | 34.5% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% (±1.9 points) | 34.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.6% (±1.8 points) | 22.3% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Palmdale, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Los Angeles County (8.9%).
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 Palmdale
| Palmdale | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.1% (±0.9 points) | 17.1% (±0.2 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±0.8 points) | 96.7% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±0.9 points) | 93.0% (±0.1 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Palmdale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Los Angeles County (93.0%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Palmdale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmdale | — | 39.9 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Desert View Highlands | 2.7 mi | 44.5 minutes (±11.8) | Not measurably different |
| Quartz Hill | 7.6 mi | 34.8 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
| Acton | 7.9 mi | 47.2 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Lancaster | 8.1 mi | 30.8 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Littlerock | 8.4 mi | 44.4 minutes (±17.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sun Village | 8.7 mi | 40.8 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Leona Valley | 11 mi | 38.1 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Agua Dulce | 14 mi | 35.3 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Quartz Hill, CA (34.8 minutes), Lancaster, CA (30.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Acton, CA (47.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Los Angeles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acton | 47.2 minutes (±5.6) |
| 2 | Desert View Highlands | 44.5 minutes (±11.8) |
| 3 | Littlerock | 44.4 minutes (±17.2) |
| 4 | Lake Los Angeles | 43.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Sun Village | 40.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 6 | Hasley Canyon | 40.0 minutes (±5.2) |
| 7 | Palmdale | 39.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 8 | Elizabeth Lake | 39.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 9 | Leona Valley | 38.1 minutes (±5.2) |
| 10 | Stevenson Ranch | 36.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 11 | Agua Dulce | 35.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 12 | East Whittier | 35.1 minutes (±4.5) |
| 13 | Quartz Hill | 34.8 minutes (±4.7) |
Showing 13 of 140 places in Los Angeles 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 Palmdale
How long is the average commute in Palmdale?
Workers who live in Palmdale, CA take an average of 39.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Palmdale without a car?
4.8% of households in Palmdale have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Palmdale?
9.1% (±0.9 points) of workers who live in Palmdale worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmdale city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmdale city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmdale 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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