How long is the commute from Santa Ynez, CA?
Workers who live in Santa Ynez, CA take an average of 26.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
19.9% work from home.
4.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.9 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.8%
How people in Santa Ynez get to work
| Means of transportation | Santa Ynez | Santa Barbara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.7% (±10.6 points) | 64.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.5% (±3.7 points) | 11.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.4 points) | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.9% (±10.0 points) | 13.4% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Santa Ynez, the average commute is higher than in Santa Barbara County (20.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Santa Ynez, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Santa Barbara County (2.2%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez ranks 5 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 598 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Santa Ynez
| Vehicles available | Santa Ynez | Santa Barbara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% (±5.8 points) | 5.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.4% (±8.0 points) | 30.7% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.3% (±10.4 points) | 36.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.5% (±10.2 points) | 27.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Santa Ynez, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Santa Barbara County (5.9%).
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 Ynez
| Santa Ynez | Santa Barbara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.9% (±10.0 points) | 13.4% (±0.7 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% (±5.8 points) | 96.4% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.5% (±5.8 points) | 92.5% (±0.5 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Santa Ynez, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Santa Barbara County (92.5%).
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 Ynez
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ynez | — | 26.9 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Solvang | 3.0 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Los Olivos | 3.3 mi | 19.6 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Buellton | 5.6 mi | 28.4 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Los Alamos | 13 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Goleta | 18 mi | 17.8 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Isla Vista | 20 mi | 15.6 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | 20 mi | 14.3 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Mission Hills | 20 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Los Alamos, CA (18.6 minutes), Goleta, CA (17.8 minutes), Isla Vista, CA (15.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Santa Barbara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solvang | 29.2 minutes (±4.9) |
| 2 | Buellton | 28.4 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | Lompoc | 27.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 4 | Mission Hills | 27.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Santa Ynez | 26.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 6 (tie) | Guadalupe | 26.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 (tie) | Toro Canyon | 26.5 minutes (±12.1) |
| 8 | Carpinteria | 24.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 | Santa Maria | 22.4 minutes (±0.9) |
| 10 | Vandenberg Village | 22.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 11 | Orcutt | 22.1 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 11 of 22 places in Santa Barbara County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Santa Ynez 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 Ynez
How long is the average commute in Santa Ynez?
Workers who live in Santa Ynez, CA take an average of 26.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Santa Ynez without a car?
4.8% of households in Santa Ynez have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Santa Ynez?
19.9% (±10.0 points) of workers who live in Santa Ynez worked from home, and 91.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Ynez CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Ynez CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Santa Ynez 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 Ynez CDP, California (place:70182, in state:06).
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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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