How long is the commute from Rancho Mirage, CA?
Workers who live in Rancho Mirage, CA take an average of 25.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
30.5% work from home.
4.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.3 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 30.5%
- Households without a car
- 4.7%
How people in Rancho Mirage get to work
| Means of transportation | Rancho Mirage | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.1% (±5.0 points) | 73.3% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±2.7 points) | 11.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.8 points) | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 30.5% (±4.2 points) | 12.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Rancho Mirage, the average commute is lower than in Riverside County (33.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rancho Mirage, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Riverside County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Riverside County, Rancho Mirage ranks 57 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 696 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rancho Mirage
| Vehicles available | Rancho Mirage | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% (±1.6 points) | 4.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.7% (±3.9 points) | 26.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% (±3.7 points) | 36.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.5% (±1.8 points) | 33.2% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Rancho Mirage, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Riverside County (4.3%).
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 Rancho Mirage
| Rancho Mirage | Riverside County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 30.5% (±4.2 points) | 12.3% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±1.8 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% (±3.1 points) | 93.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rancho Mirage, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Riverside County (93.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rancho Mirage
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Mirage | — | 25.3 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Palm Desert | 4.2 mi | 21.0 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Cathedral City | 5.3 mi | 19.9 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Thousand Palms | 5.6 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Palm Springs | 6.8 mi | 22.2 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Indian Wells | 7.3 mi | 18.7 minutes (±4.6) | Lower |
| Desert Palms | 7.7 mi | 24.9 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bermuda Dunes | 8.3 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Sky Valley | 9.8 mi | 34.4 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Palm Desert, CA (21.0 minutes), Cathedral City, CA (19.9 minutes), Palm Springs, CA (22.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Riverside County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Mecca | 27.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 52 (tie) | Cabazon | 27.4 minutes (±14.3) |
| 52 (tie) | Oasis | 27.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 54 | Indio Hills | 26.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 55 | Vista Santa Rosa | 26.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 56 | La Quinta | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 57 | Rancho Mirage | 25.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 58 | Desert Palms | 24.9 minutes (±9.1) |
| 59 | Idyllwild-Pine Cove | 23.4 minutes (±6.2) |
| 60 | Coachella | 23.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 61 | Indio | 23.0 minutes (±0.9) |
| 62 | Mesa Verde | 22.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 63 | Palm Springs | 22.2 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Riverside 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 Rancho Mirage
How long is the average commute in Rancho Mirage?
Workers who live in Rancho Mirage, CA take an average of 25.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rancho Mirage without a car?
4.7% of households in Rancho Mirage have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rancho Mirage?
30.5% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Rancho Mirage worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rancho Mirage city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rancho Mirage city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rancho Mirage 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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Figures last updated on .
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