How long is the commute from Redding, CA?
Workers who live in Redding, CA take an average of 16.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
9.4% work from home.
7.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.7 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.7%
How people in Redding get to work
| Means of transportation | Redding | Shasta County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.8% (±1.9 points) | 76.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.5% (±1.3 points) | 9.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±0.6 points) | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.6 points) | 1.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.4% (±1.2 points) | 9.7% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Redding, the average commute is lower than in Shasta County (19.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Redding, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Shasta County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Shasta County, Redding ranks 11 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1026 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Redding
| Vehicles available | Redding | Shasta County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% (±1.1 points) | 6.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.3% (±1.8 points) | 29.3% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% (±1.9 points) | 36.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.5% (±1.5 points) | 27.7% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Redding, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Shasta County (6.3%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Redding
| Redding | Shasta County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.4% (±1.2 points) | 9.7% (±0.9 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±0.7 points) | 96.1% (±0.6 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±0.9 points) | 91.3% (±0.8 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Redding, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Shasta County (91.3%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Redding
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding | — | 16.7 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Centerville | 5.5 mi | 20.7 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Shasta | 6.0 mi | 25.8 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Palo Cedro | 6.5 mi | 33.2 minutes (±11.9) | Higher |
| Shasta Lake | 7.4 mi | 19.5 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Happy Valley | 7.7 mi | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Bella Vista | 8.0 mi | 27.3 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Anderson | 9.1 mi | 19.7 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Jones Valley | 11 mi | 41.6 minutes (±10.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Shasta, CA (25.8 minutes), Palo Cedro, CA (33.2 minutes), Shasta Lake, CA (19.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Shasta County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Shasta | 25.8 minutes (±6.3) |
| 6 | Happy Valley | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 7 | Cottonwood (Shasta County) | 22.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Centerville | 20.7 minutes (±4.9) |
| 9 | Anderson | 19.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 10 | Shasta Lake | 19.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 | Redding | 16.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 12 | Burney | 13.9 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 8 of 12 places in Shasta 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 Redding
How long is the average commute in Redding?
Workers who live in Redding, CA take an average of 16.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Redding without a car?
7.7% of households in Redding have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Redding?
9.4% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Redding worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Redding city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Redding city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Redding city, 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 Redding city, California (place:59920, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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.
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