How long is the commute from Ridgecrest, CA?
Workers who live in Ridgecrest, CA take an average of 16.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
11.0% work from home.
6.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.9 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 11.0%
- Households without a car
- 6.8%
How people in Ridgecrest get to work
| Means of transportation | Ridgecrest | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.3% (±3.6 points) | 78.4% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.1% (±2.6 points) | 11.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.9 points) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.0% (±2.9 points) | 7.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Ridgecrest, the average commute is lower than in Kern County (24.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ridgecrest, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kern County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kern County, Ridgecrest ranks 48 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1021 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ridgecrest
| Vehicles available | Ridgecrest | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% (±2.7 points) | 6.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% (±2.9 points) | 29.3% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% (±4.1 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.6% (±2.6 points) | 26.7% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Ridgecrest, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kern County (6.7%).
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 Ridgecrest
| Ridgecrest | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.0% (±2.9 points) | 7.5% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±2.0 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.3% (±2.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ridgecrest, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kern County (91.6%).
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 Ridgecrest
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest | — | 16.9 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| China Lake Acres | 5.8 mi | 22.4 minutes (±9.5) | Not measurably different |
| Searles Valley | 18 mi | 20.5 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| California City | 35 mi | 43.3 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Weldon | 36 mi | 18.1 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Squirrel Mountain Valley | 42 mi | 28.0 minutes (±24.2) | Not measurably different |
| Boron | 42 mi | 22.6 minutes (±10.8) | Not measurably different |
| Wofford Heights | 46 mi | 31.3 minutes (±16.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Isabella | 46 mi | 18.7 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: California City, CA (43.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kern County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Fairfax (community) | 20.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 43 | Old Stine | 20.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 44 | Bodfish | 19.8 minutes (±6.3) |
| 45 | Taft | 18.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 46 | Lake Isabella | 18.7 minutes (±10.0) |
| 47 | Weldon | 18.1 minutes (±6.7) |
| 48 | Ridgecrest | 16.9 minutes (±1.8) |
| 49 | Edwards AFB | 11.2 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 8 of 49 places in Kern 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 Ridgecrest
How long is the average commute in Ridgecrest?
Workers who live in Ridgecrest, CA take an average of 16.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ridgecrest without a car?
6.8% of households in Ridgecrest have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ridgecrest?
11.0% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Ridgecrest worked from home, and 93.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridgecrest city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridgecrest city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridgecrest city, California
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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 last updated on .
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