How long is the commute from Seaside, CA?
Workers who live in Seaside, CA take an average of 21.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
8.3% work from home.
6.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.0 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Households without a car
- 6.1%
How people in Seaside get to work
| Means of transportation | Seaside | Monterey County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.5% (±3.0 points) | 70.3% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.4% (±2.3 points) | 9.9% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 1.1% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±1.0 points) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±1.1 points) | 6.0% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.3% (±1.6 points) | 9.8% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Seaside, the average commute is lower than in Monterey County (25.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Seaside, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Monterey County (1.1%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Monterey County, Seaside ranks 19 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 923 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Seaside
| Vehicles available | Seaside | Monterey County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% (±2.5 points) | 4.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.1% (±3.2 points) | 26.9% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.6% (±3.8 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.2% (±3.1 points) | 31.1% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Seaside, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Monterey County (4.7%).
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 Seaside
| Seaside | Monterey County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.3% (±1.6 points) | 9.8% (±0.6 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±1.2 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.4% (±1.4 points) | 93.8% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Seaside, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Monterey County (93.8%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Seaside
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside | — | 21.0 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Sand City | 1.7 mi | 21.3 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Del Rey Oaks | 2.5 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Monterey | 4.0 mi | 18.5 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Marina | 4.1 mi | 24.1 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Pacific Grove | 6.0 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Carmel-by-the-Sea | 7.6 mi | 10.9 minutes (±5.4) | Lower |
| Del Monte Forest | 7.7 mi | 23.8 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Boronda | 9.3 mi | 28.0 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Monterey, CA (18.5 minutes), Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA (10.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Marina, CA (24.1 minutes), Boronda, CA (28.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Monterey County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 (tie) | Greenfield | 23.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 13 (tie) | Del Monte Forest | 23.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 15 | Las Lomas | 22.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 16 | Del Rey Oaks | 22.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 17 | Pacific Grove | 22.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 18 | Sand City | 21.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 19 | Seaside | 21.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 20 | Monterey | 18.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 21 | Fort Hunter Liggett | 16.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 22 | Carmel-by-the-Sea | 10.9 minutes (±5.4) |
Showing 10 of 22 places in Monterey 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 Seaside
How long is the average commute in Seaside?
Workers who live in Seaside, CA take an average of 21.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Seaside without a car?
6.1% of households in Seaside have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Seaside?
8.3% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Seaside worked from home, and 95.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seaside city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seaside city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seaside 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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