How long is the commute from Pomona, CA?
Workers who live in Pomona, CA take an average of 31.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.9% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
9.3% work from home.
6.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.8 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.9%
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Households without a car
- 6.5%
How people in Pomona get to work
| Means of transportation | Pomona | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.9% (±1.6 points) | 64.8% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.7% (±1.2 points) | 9.3% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.9% (±0.5 points) | 3.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±0.3 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±0.4 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.3% (±0.9 points) | 17.1% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Pomona, 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 Pomona, 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, Pomona ranks 45 of 140 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 283 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pomona
| Vehicles available | Pomona | Los Angeles County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% (±0.8 points) | 8.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.8% (±1.9 points) | 34.5% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.9% (±1.9 points) | 34.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.8% (±2.1 points) | 22.3% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Pomona, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Los Angeles County (8.9%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Pomona
| Pomona | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.3% (±0.9 points) | 17.1% (±0.2 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±0.6 points) | 96.7% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.7% (±1.0 points) | 93.0% (±0.1 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Pomona, 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 Pomona
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomona | — | 31.8 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Montclair | 3.7 mi | 30.2 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| La Verne | 4.3 mi | 32.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| San Dimas | 4.4 mi | 31.6 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Diamond Bar | 5.1 mi | 33.3 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Claremont | 5.3 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Walnut | 5.6 mi | 33.5 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Charter Oak | 6.2 mi | 27.2 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Upland | 7.0 mi | 31.1 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Claremont, CA (27.0 minutes), Charter Oak, CA (27.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36 (tie) | West Puente Valley | 32.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 40 (tie) | Rolling Hills | 32.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 40 (tie) | East Rancho Dominguez | 32.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 42 | Malibu | 32.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 43 | La Mirada | 32.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 44 | Palos Verdes Estates | 31.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 45 | Pomona | 31.8 minutes (±0.9) |
| 46 (tie) | San Dimas | 31.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 46 (tie) | West Whittier-Los Nietos | 31.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 48 (tie) | Cudahy | 31.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 48 (tie) | South Whittier | 31.3 minutes (±1.4) |
| 50 (tie) | Covina | 31.0 minutes (±1.2) |
| 50 (tie) | Downey | 31.0 minutes (±1.0) |
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 Pomona
How long is the average commute in Pomona?
Workers who live in Pomona, CA take an average of 31.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pomona without a car?
6.5% of households in Pomona have no vehicle, and 1.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pomona?
9.3% (±0.9 points) of workers who live in Pomona worked from home, and 92.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pomona city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pomona city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pomona 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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