How long is the commute from Prunedale, CA?
Workers who live in Prunedale, CA take an average of 30.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
6.3% work from home.
0.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.9 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Households without a car
- 0.7%
How people in Prunedale get to work
| Means of transportation | Prunedale | Monterey County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.4% (±6.0 points) | 70.3% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.6% (±4.3 points) | 9.9% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.7% (±3.5 points) | 6.0% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.3% (±2.5 points) | 9.8% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Prunedale, the average commute is higher than in Monterey County (25.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Prunedale, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Monterey County (1.1%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Monterey County, Prunedale ranks 2 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 335 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Prunedale
| Vehicles available | Prunedale | Monterey County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 4.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.1% (±3.5 points) | 26.9% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.4% (±6.5 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 47.9% (±6.4 points) | 31.1% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Prunedale, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Monterey County (4.7%).
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 Prunedale
| Prunedale | Monterey County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.3% (±2.5 points) | 9.8% (±0.6 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±1.1 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±2.7 points) | 93.8% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Prunedale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Monterey County (93.8%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Prunedale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prunedale | — | 30.9 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Elkhorn | 3.5 mi | 35.4 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Aromas | 4.6 mi | 26.0 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Las Lomas | 5.8 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Castroville | 6.3 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| San Juan Bautista | 6.9 mi | 35.8 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pajaro | 7.8 mi | 28.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Boronda | 8.2 mi | 28.0 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Salinas | 8.5 mi | 26.6 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Las Lomas, CA (22.6 minutes), Castroville, CA (26.8 minutes), Salinas, CA (26.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Monterey County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhorn | 35.4 minutes (±5.8) |
| 2 | Prunedale | 30.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 3 | Pine Canyon | 30.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 | Soledad | 30.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | King City | 29.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Carmel Valley Village | 28.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 (tie) | Pajaro | 28.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 8 | Boronda | 28.0 minutes (±5.3) |
Showing 8 of 22 places in Monterey County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Prunedale is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Prunedale
How long is the average commute in Prunedale?
Workers who live in Prunedale, CA take an average of 30.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Prunedale without a car?
0.7% of households in Prunedale have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Prunedale?
6.3% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Prunedale worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prunedale CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prunedale CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prunedale CDP, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Prunedale CDP, California (place:58870, in state:06).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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