How long is the commute from Rosamond, CA?
Workers who live in Rosamond, CA take an average of 31.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
7.8% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.3 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Rosamond get to work
| Means of transportation | Rosamond | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.7% (±4.1 points) | 78.4% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.9% (±3.2 points) | 11.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±0.9 points) | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.8% (±2.3 points) | 7.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Rosamond, the average commute is higher than in Kern County (24.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rosamond, 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, Rosamond ranks 11 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 306 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rosamond
| Vehicles available | Rosamond | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±1.5 points) | 6.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.1% (±3.6 points) | 29.3% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% (±4.5 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.1% (±4.5 points) | 26.7% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Rosamond, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kern County (6.7%).
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 Rosamond
| Rosamond | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.8% (±2.3 points) | 7.5% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±1.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.8% (±2.0 points) | 91.6% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rosamond, 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 Rosamond
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosamond | — | 31.3 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Mojave | 10 mi | 31.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lancaster | 12 mi | 30.8 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Quartz Hill | 15 mi | 34.8 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Edwards AFB | 17 mi | 11.2 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Elizabeth Lake | 17 mi | 39.4 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Leona Valley | 18 mi | 38.1 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Desert View Highlands | 19 mi | 44.5 minutes (±11.8) | Higher |
| Palmdale | 20 mi | 39.9 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Edwards AFB, CA (11.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Elizabeth Lake, CA (39.4 minutes), Leona Valley, CA (38.1 minutes), Desert View Highlands, CA (44.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Frazier Park | 39.1 minutes (±12.1) |
| 6 | South Taft | 37.0 minutes (±8.5) |
| 7 | Ford City | 34.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 8 | Golden Hills | 33.1 minutes (±5.1) |
| 9 | Buttonwillow | 32.9 minutes (±7.8) |
| 10 | Mojave | 31.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 11 (tie) | Rosamond | 31.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 11 (tie) | Wofford Heights | 31.3 minutes (±16.2) |
| 13 | Maricopa | 28.7 minutes (±4.6) |
| 14 (tie) | Rosedale | 28.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 14 (tie) | Squirrel Mountain Valley | 28.0 minutes (±24.2) |
| 16 | Tehachapi | 27.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 17 | Casa Loma | 26.4 minutes (±12.7) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Kern County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Rosamond 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 Rosamond
How long is the average commute in Rosamond?
Workers who live in Rosamond, CA take an average of 31.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rosamond without a car?
5.0% of households in Rosamond have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rosamond?
7.8% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Rosamond worked from home, and 92.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rosamond CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rosamond CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rosamond CDP, 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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