How long is the commute from Poway, CA?
Workers who live in Poway, CA take an average of 25.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
23.9% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.3 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 23.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Poway get to work
| Means of transportation | Poway | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.8% (±3.0 points) | 65.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±1.4 points) | 8.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±1.1 points) | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±0.8 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.9% (±2.6 points) | 18.7% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Poway, the average commute is not measurably different from San Diego County (25.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Poway, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in San Diego County (1.9%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In San Diego County, Poway ranks 37 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 695 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Poway
| Vehicles available | Poway | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±0.8 points) | 5.5% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.1% (±2.1 points) | 30.6% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% (±2.5 points) | 39.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.5% (±2.3 points) | 24.5% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Poway, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in San Diego County (5.5%).
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 Poway
| Poway | San Diego County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.9% (±2.6 points) | 18.7% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±0.5 points) | 97.6% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.6% (±1.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Poway, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from San Diego County (94.9%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Poway
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poway | — | 25.3 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Eucalyptus Hills | 8.4 mi | 23.0 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ramona | 9.3 mi | 35.4 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Santee | 9.4 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Fairbanks Ranch | 9.6 mi | 31.1 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Harmony Grove | 10 mi | 34.6 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Escondido | 10 mi | 27.5 minutes (±0.5) | Higher |
| Rancho Santa Fe | 11 mi | 32.4 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Lakeside | 11 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ramona, CA (35.4 minutes), Fairbanks Ranch, CA (31.1 minutes), Harmony Grove, CA (34.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Diego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | San Marcos | 26.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 32 | Spring Valley | 26.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 33 | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | 26.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 34 | Winter Gardens | 25.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 35 | Lakeside | 25.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 36 | National City | 25.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 37 | Poway | 25.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 38 | Bostonia | 24.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 39 | El Cajon | 24.8 minutes (±0.9) |
| 40 | Encinitas | 24.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 41 | Bonita | 23.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 42 | La Mesa | 23.8 minutes (±0.9) |
| 43 (tie) | San Diego | 23.5 minutes (±0.2) |
Showing 13 of 50 places in San Diego 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 Poway
How long is the average commute in Poway?
Workers who live in Poway, CA take an average of 25.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Poway without a car?
2.7% of households in Poway have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Poway?
23.9% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Poway worked from home, and 95.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poway city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poway city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Poway 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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