How long is the commute from Salinas, CA?
Workers who live in Salinas, CA take an average of 26.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
4.3% work from home.
5.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.6 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Households without a car
- 5.2%
How people in Salinas get to work
| Means of transportation | Salinas | Monterey County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.2% (±1.8 points) | 70.3% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.9% (±1.4 points) | 9.9% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.3 points) | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.4 points) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 8.8% (±1.1 points) | 6.0% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.3% (±0.7 points) | 9.8% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Salinas, the average commute is higher than in Monterey County (25.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Salinas, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Monterey County (1.1%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Monterey County, Salinas ranks 11 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 621 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Salinas
| Vehicles available | Salinas | Monterey County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% (±0.8 points) | 4.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.1% (±1.6 points) | 26.9% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% (±1.8 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.1% (±1.9 points) | 31.1% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Salinas, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Monterey County (4.7%).
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 Salinas
| Salinas | Monterey County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.3% (±0.7 points) | 9.8% (±0.6 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±0.5 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.4% (±0.9 points) | 93.8% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Salinas, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Monterey County (93.8%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Salinas
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas | — | 26.6 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Boronda | 2.3 mi | 28.0 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Castroville | 8.4 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Prunedale | 8.5 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Marina | 8.6 mi | 24.1 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Elkhorn | 9.6 mi | 35.4 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Seaside | 11 mi | 21.0 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| San Juan Bautista | 12 mi | 35.8 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Aromas | 13 mi | 26.0 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Marina, CA (24.1 minutes), Seaside, CA (21.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Prunedale, CA (30.9 minutes), Elkhorn, CA (35.4 minutes), San Juan Bautista, CA (35.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Monterey County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | King City | 29.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Carmel Valley Village | 28.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 (tie) | Pajaro | 28.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 8 | Boronda | 28.0 minutes (±5.3) |
| 9 | Gonzales | 27.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 | Castroville | 26.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 11 | Salinas | 26.6 minutes (±0.6) |
| 12 | Marina | 24.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 13 (tie) | Greenfield | 23.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 13 (tie) | Del Monte Forest | 23.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 15 | Las Lomas | 22.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 16 | Del Rey Oaks | 22.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 17 | Pacific Grove | 22.1 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Monterey 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 Salinas
How long is the average commute in Salinas?
Workers who live in Salinas, CA take an average of 26.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Salinas without a car?
5.2% of households in Salinas have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Salinas?
4.3% (±0.7 points) of workers who live in Salinas worked from home, and 94.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salinas city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salinas city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salinas 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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