How long is the commute from Seal Beach, CA?
Workers who live in Seal Beach, CA take an average of 28.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
25.9% work from home.
9.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.8 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 25.9%
- Households without a car
- 9.8%
How people in Seal Beach get to work
| Means of transportation | Seal Beach | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.1% (±4.6 points) | 67.5% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.2% (±1.5 points) | 8.9% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 1.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±0.9 points) | 1.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.7 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.9% (±4.3 points) | 18.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Seal Beach, the average commute is higher than in Orange County (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Seal Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Orange County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Orange County, Seal Beach ranks 15 of 42 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 454 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Seal Beach
| Vehicles available | Seal Beach | Orange County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.8% (±2.3 points) | 4.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.3% (±3.5 points) | 28.1% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.5% (±2.7 points) | 40.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.5% (±2.3 points) | 26.8% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Seal Beach, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Orange County (4.8%).
It is also higher than in California (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Seal Beach
| Seal Beach | Orange County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.9% (±4.3 points) | 18.5% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±1.7 points) | 97.9% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.9% (±2.2 points) | 95.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Seal Beach, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Seal Beach
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seal Beach | — | 28.8 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Rossmoor | 2.4 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Los Alamitos | 3.0 mi | 31.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Westminster | 4.5 mi | 27.0 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Cypress | 4.8 mi | 28.9 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Midway City | 5.0 mi | 22.6 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Hawaiian Gardens | 5.3 mi | 26.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Stanton | 5.5 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Huntington Beach | 5.5 mi | 28.4 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Westminster, CA (27.0 minutes), Midway City, CA (22.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Dana Point | 30.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 10 (tie) | Laguna Beach | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 10 (tie) | Stanton | 29.0 minutes (±1.2) |
| 10 (tie) | Rancho Mission Viejo | 29.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 13 | Cypress | 28.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 14 (tie) | Buena Park | 28.8 minutes (±1.0) |
| 14 (tie) | Seal Beach | 28.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 16 | San Clemente | 28.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 17 | Garden Grove | 28.5 minutes (±0.6) |
| 18 | Huntington Beach | 28.4 minutes (±0.8) |
| 19 | Rossmoor | 27.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 20 (tie) | Anaheim | 27.4 minutes (±0.5) |
| 20 (tie) | Laguna Hills | 27.4 minutes (±3.6) |
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 Seal Beach
How long is the average commute in Seal Beach?
Workers who live in Seal Beach, CA take an average of 28.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Seal Beach without a car?
9.8% of households in Seal Beach have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Seal Beach?
25.9% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Seal Beach worked from home, and 90.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seal Beach city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seal Beach city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seal Beach 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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