How long is the commute from Placentia, CA?
Workers who live in Placentia, CA take an average of 26.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
15.4% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.6 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Placentia get to work
| Means of transportation | Placentia | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.2% (±2.7 points) | 67.5% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.0% (±1.5 points) | 8.9% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.5 points) | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±0.9 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.4% (±2.3 points) | 18.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Placentia, the average commute is not measurably different from Orange County (26.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Placentia, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Orange County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Orange County, Placentia ranks 25 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 620 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Placentia
| Vehicles available | Placentia | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±0.9 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.8% (±3.0 points) | 28.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.0% (±3.3 points) | 40.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.3% (±2.7 points) | 26.8% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Placentia, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Orange County (4.8%).
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 Placentia
| Placentia | Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.4% (±2.3 points) | 18.5% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±1.0 points) | 97.9% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.2% (±1.4 points) | 95.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Placentia, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Orange County (95.0%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Placentia
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placentia | — | 26.6 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Brea | 3.1 mi | 31.2 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Fullerton | 4.2 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Yorba Linda | 4.8 mi | 31.0 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Villa Park | 5.0 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Anaheim | 5.8 mi | 27.4 minutes (±0.5) | Not measurably different |
| La Habra | 6.4 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Rowland Heights | 6.5 mi | 32.9 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Orange | 6.5 mi | 25.8 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brea, CA (31.2 minutes), Fullerton, CA (30.5 minutes), Yorba Linda, CA (31.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Rossmoor | 27.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 20 (tie) | Anaheim | 27.4 minutes (±0.5) |
| 20 (tie) | Laguna Hills | 27.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 22 | Ladera Ranch | 27.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 23 | Westminster | 27.0 minutes (±0.8) |
| 24 (tie) | Mission Viejo | 26.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 24 (tie) | Placentia | 26.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 26 | San Juan Capistrano | 26.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 27 | Rancho Santa Margarita | 26.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 28 | Las Flores | 26.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 29 | Fountain Valley | 26.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 30 | Laguna Niguel | 25.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 31 | Orange | 25.8 minutes (±0.7) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Orange 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 Placentia
How long is the average commute in Placentia?
Workers who live in Placentia, CA take an average of 26.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Placentia without a car?
2.9% of households in Placentia have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Placentia?
15.4% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Placentia worked from home, and 95.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Placentia city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Placentia city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Placentia 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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