How long is the commute from Paradise, CA?
Workers who live in Paradise, CA take an average of 24.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
18.6% work from home.
6.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.3 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Households without a car
- 6.0%
How people in Paradise get to work
| Means of transportation | Paradise | Butte County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.6% (±9.1 points) | 71.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.0% (±2.6 points) | 9.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±1.4 points) | 0.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±2.9 points) | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.6% (±9.0 points) | 12.6% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Paradise, the average commute is not measurably different from Butte County (21.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Paradise, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Butte County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Butte County, Paradise ranks 7 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 753 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Paradise
| Vehicles available | Paradise | Butte County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% (±3.4 points) | 6.0% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.5% (±8.2 points) | 31.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.5% (±7.6 points) | 37.2% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.0% (±7.4 points) | 25.6% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Paradise, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Butte County (6.0%).
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 Paradise
| Paradise | Butte County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.6% (±9.0 points) | 12.6% (±0.9 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.3% (±0.7 points) | 96.1% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.4% (±2.2 points) | 91.8% (±0.8 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Paradise, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Butte County (91.8%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Paradise
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise | — | 24.3 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Magalia | 4.5 mi | 37.3 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Butte Valley | 6.3 mi | 29.1 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Ranch | 10 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Chico | 11 mi | 17.8 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Durham | 13 mi | 18.1 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Thermalito | 17 mi | 24.3 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Kelly Ridge | 17 mi | 25.4 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Oroville | 18 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chico, CA (17.8 minutes), Durham, CA (18.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Magalia, CA (37.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Butte County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magalia | 37.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 2 | Butte Valley | 29.1 minutes (±5.7) |
| 3 | Oroville East | 28.8 minutes (±6.1) |
| 4 | Palermo | 28.7 minutes (±9.9) |
| 5 | Kelly Ridge | 25.4 minutes (±6.1) |
| 6 | Gridley | 25.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 7 (tie) | Paradise | 24.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 7 (tie) | Thermalito | 24.3 minutes (±5.6) |
| 9 | Biggs | 24.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 10 | Forest Ranch | 23.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 11 | South Oroville | 23.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 12 | Oroville | 19.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 13 | Durham | 18.1 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 13 of 14 places in Butte 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 Paradise
How long is the average commute in Paradise?
Workers who live in Paradise, CA take an average of 24.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Paradise without a car?
6.0% of households in Paradise have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Paradise?
18.6% (±9.0 points) of workers who live in Paradise worked from home, and 96.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paradise town, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paradise town, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paradise town, California
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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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