How long is the commute from Riverside, CA?
Workers who live in Riverside, CA take an average of 31.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
10.6% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.3 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Riverside get to work
| Means of transportation | Riverside | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.1% (±1.0 points) | 73.3% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.6% (±0.8 points) | 11.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±0.3 points) | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±0.3 points) | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.6% (±0.7 points) | 12.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Riverside, the average commute is lower than in Riverside County (33.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Riverside, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in 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, Riverside ranks 46 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 305 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Riverside
| Vehicles available | Riverside | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±0.5 points) | 4.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.8% (±1.1 points) | 26.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.5% (±1.2 points) | 36.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.2% (±1.0 points) | 33.2% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Riverside, 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 Riverside
| Riverside | Riverside County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.6% (±0.7 points) | 12.3% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.3% (±0.6 points) | 93.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Riverside, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Riverside County (93.6%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Riverside
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | — | 31.3 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Woodcrest | 4.3 mi | 39.6 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| El Sobrante (Riverside County) | 6.0 mi | 36.6 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Jurupa Valley | 6.2 mi | 31.7 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Highgrove | 6.9 mi | 31.0 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| March ARB | 7.4 mi | 36.3 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Terrace | 7.9 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Home Gardens | 7.9 mi | 36.8 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Lake Mathews | 7.9 mi | 35.3 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Grand Terrace, CA (25.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Woodcrest, CA (39.6 minutes), El Sobrante (Riverside County), CA (36.6 minutes), Home Gardens, CA (36.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Corona | 34.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 41 | Anza | 34.2 minutes (±6.7) |
| 42 | Whitewater | 33.9 minutes (±9.7) |
| 43 | Banning | 32.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 44 | Mead Valley | 32.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 45 | Jurupa Valley | 31.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 46 | Riverside | 31.3 minutes (±0.7) |
| 47 | Highgrove | 31.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 48 | North Shore | 29.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 49 | Garnet | 29.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 50 | Desert Hot Springs | 28.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 51 | Mecca | 27.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 52 (tie) | Cabazon | 27.4 minutes (±14.3) |
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 Riverside
How long is the average commute in Riverside?
Workers who live in Riverside, CA take an average of 31.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Riverside without a car?
4.5% of households in Riverside have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Riverside?
10.6% (±0.7 points) of workers who live in Riverside worked from home, and 94.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverside city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverside city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverside 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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