How long is the commute from Santa Margarita, CA?
Workers who live in Santa Margarita, CA take an average of 21.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
22.3% work from home.
30.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.3 minutes (±5.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Households without a car
- 30.2%
How people in Santa Margarita get to work
| Means of transportation | Santa Margarita | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.6% (±21.3 points) | 70.5% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 7.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 0.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±4.1 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.3% (±20.5 points) | 15.2% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Santa Margarita, the average commute is not measurably different from San Luis Obispo County (22.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Santa Margarita, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from San Luis Obispo County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In San Luis Obispo County, Santa Margarita ranks 12 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 908 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Santa Margarita
| Vehicles available | Santa Margarita | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 30.2% (±32.7 points) | 3.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 6.2% (±8.2 points) | 28.8% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.6% (±27.1 points) | 37.0% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.0% (±26.4 points) | 30.4% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Santa Margarita, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from San Luis Obispo County (3.8%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Santa Margarita
| Santa Margarita | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.3% (±20.5 points) | 15.2% (±0.9 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 72.6% (±33.5 points) | 97.0% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 72.6% (±33.5 points) | 93.1% (±0.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Santa Margarita, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from San Luis Obispo County (93.1%).
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 Santa Margarita
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Margarita | — | 21.3 minutes (±5.3) | — |
| California Polytechnic State University | 6.6 mi | 16.8 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Atascadero | 8.0 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| San Luis Obispo | 9.2 mi | 16.1 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Los Ranchos | 12 mi | 17.6 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Templeton | 13 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Los Osos | 13 mi | 19.3 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Avila Beach | 15 mi | 21.2 minutes (±14.2) | Not measurably different |
| Morro Bay | 15 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Luis Obispo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | 25.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 7 | Arroyo Grande | 23.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 8 (tie) | Pismo Beach | 23.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 8 (tie) | Woodlands | 23.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 10 | Atascadero | 22.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 11 | Cambria | 21.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 12 | Santa Margarita | 21.3 minutes (±5.3) |
| 13 | Avila Beach | 21.2 minutes (±14.2) |
| 14 | Templeton | 20.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | Oceano | 20.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 | Callender | 20.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 17 | Grover Beach | 20.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 18 | Morro Bay | 19.7 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in San Luis Obispo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Santa Margarita 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 Santa Margarita
How long is the average commute in Santa Margarita?
Workers who live in Santa Margarita, CA take an average of 21.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Santa Margarita without a car?
30.2% of households in Santa Margarita have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Santa Margarita?
22.3% (±20.5 points) of workers who live in Santa Margarita worked from home, and 72.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Margarita CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Margarita CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Margarita 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 Santa Margarita CDP, California (place:69182, in state:06).
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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Figures last updated on .
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