How long is the commute from Santa Ana, CA?
Workers who live in Santa Ana, CA take an average of 24.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.7% of workers drive alone to work.
2.7% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
9.3% work from home.
6.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.5 minutes (±0.4)
- Public transportation
- 2.7%
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Households without a car
- 6.0%
How people in Santa Ana get to work
| Means of transportation | Santa Ana | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.7% (±1.1 points) | 67.5% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.0% (±0.9 points) | 8.9% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.7% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.2 points) | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±0.4 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.3% (±0.8 points) | 18.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Santa Ana, the average commute is lower than in Orange County (26.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Santa Ana, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Orange County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Orange County, Santa Ana ranks 35 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 751 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Santa Ana
| Vehicles available | Santa Ana | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% (±0.7 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.3% (±1.2 points) | 28.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% (±1.5 points) | 40.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.6% (±1.1 points) | 26.8% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Santa Ana, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Orange County (4.8%).
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 Santa Ana
| Santa Ana | Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.3% (±0.8 points) | 18.5% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±0.5 points) | 97.9% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±0.7 points) | 95.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Santa Ana, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Orange County (95.0%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Santa Ana
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana | — | 24.5 minutes (±0.4) | — |
| Orange | 3.7 mi | 25.8 minutes (±0.7) | Higher |
| Tustin | 4.2 mi | 22.8 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Fountain Valley | 4.3 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Costa Mesa | 5.2 mi | 22.4 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Garden Grove | 5.3 mi | 28.5 minutes (±0.6) | Higher |
| North Tustin | 5.4 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Midway City | 5.9 mi | 22.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Westminster | 6.5 mi | 27.0 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tustin, CA (22.8 minutes), Costa Mesa, CA (22.4 minutes), North Tustin, CA (22.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Orange, CA (25.8 minutes), Fountain Valley, CA (26.0 minutes), Garden Grove, CA (28.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Fountain Valley | 26.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 30 | Laguna Niguel | 25.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 31 | Orange | 25.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 32 | Lake Forest | 25.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 33 | Aliso Viejo | 25.1 minutes (±1.1) |
| 34 | Irvine | 24.7 minutes (±0.6) |
| 35 | Santa Ana | 24.5 minutes (±0.4) |
| 36 (tie) | Newport Beach | 22.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 36 (tie) | Villa Park | 22.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 38 (tie) | Tustin | 22.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 38 (tie) | North Tustin | 22.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 40 | Midway City | 22.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 41 | Costa Mesa | 22.4 minutes (±0.7) |
Showing 13 of 42 places in Orange 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 Santa Ana
How long is the average commute in Santa Ana?
Workers who live in Santa Ana, CA take an average of 24.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Santa Ana without a car?
6.0% of households in Santa Ana have no vehicle, and 2.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Santa Ana?
9.3% (±0.8 points) of workers who live in Santa Ana worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Ana city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Ana city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Ana city, 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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