How long is the commute from Salton City, CA?
Workers who live in Salton City, CA take an average of 32.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.6% of workers walk to work.
4.1% work from home.
1.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.7 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Households without a car
- 1.1%
How people in Salton City get to work
| Means of transportation | Salton City | Imperial County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.4% (±8.3 points) | 79.0% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±6.6 points) | 8.8% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.6% (±3.9 points) | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.1% (±3.2 points) | 7.2% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Salton City, the average commute is higher than in Imperial County (22.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Salton City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Imperial County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Imperial County, Salton City ranks 1 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 247 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Salton City
| Vehicles available | Salton City | Imperial County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | 6.1% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 53.1% (±12.4 points) | 31.9% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.5% (±10.1 points) | 34.7% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.2% (±7.0 points) | 27.2% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Salton City, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Imperial County (6.1%).
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 Salton City
| Salton City | Imperial County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.1% (±3.2 points) | 7.2% (±1.1 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.9% (±8.5 points) | 94.3% (±1.0 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.1% (±9.0 points) | 90.1% (±1.1 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Salton City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Imperial County (90.1%).
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 Salton City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salton City | — | 32.7 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| North Shore | 15 mi | 29.6 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Oasis | 18 mi | 27.4 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Mecca | 20 mi | 27.7 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Borrego Springs | 23 mi | 27.4 minutes (±10.5) | Not measurably different |
| Thermal | 25 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Niland | 26 mi | 25.0 minutes (±14.8) | Not measurably different |
| Vista Santa Rosa | 26 mi | 26.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Westmorland | 27 mi | 22.3 minutes (±5.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oasis, CA (27.4 minutes), Mecca, CA (27.7 minutes), Thermal, CA (22.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Imperial County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salton City | 32.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 2 | Calexico | 25.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 3 | Niland | 25.0 minutes (±14.8) |
| 4 | Seeley | 23.8 minutes (±6.2) |
| 5 | Westmorland | 22.3 minutes (±5.3) |
| 6 | El Centro | 22.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 7 | Heber | 19.5 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 7 of 11 places in Imperial County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Salton City 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 Salton City
How long is the average commute in Salton City?
Workers who live in Salton City, CA take an average of 32.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Salton City without a car?
1.1% of households in Salton City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Salton City?
4.1% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Salton City worked from home, and 86.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salton City CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salton City CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salton City CDP, 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 Salton City CDP, California (place:64294, 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.
Figures last updated on .
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