How long is the commute from Shandon, CA?
Workers who live in Shandon, CA take an average of 28.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
90.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.7% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.5 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Shandon get to work
| Means of transportation | Shandon | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 90.3% (±6.7 points) | 70.5% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.1% (±1.4 points) | 7.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.7% (±6.6 points) | 15.2% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Shandon, the average commute is higher than in San Luis Obispo County (22.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shandon, 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, Shandon ranks 3 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 483 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shandon
| Vehicles available | Shandon | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±13.1 points) | 3.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 3.0% (±4.9 points) | 28.8% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% (±21.3 points) | 37.0% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 62.6% (±20.9 points) | 30.4% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Shandon, 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 Shandon
| Shandon | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.7% (±6.6 points) | 15.2% (±0.9 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±13.1 points) | 97.0% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 76.2% (±20.0 points) | 93.1% (±0.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Shandon, 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 Shandon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shandon | — | 28.5 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | 15 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County) | 19 mi | 28.2 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Templeton | 20 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Atascadero | 21 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Santa Margarita | 22 mi | 21.3 minutes (±5.3) | Lower |
| Lake Nacimiento | 28 mi | 45.2 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
| California Polytechnic State University | 29 mi | 16.8 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Avenal | 30 mi | 36.4 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Templeton, CA (20.9 minutes), Atascadero, CA (22.9 minutes), Santa Margarita, CA (21.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Nacimiento, CA (45.2 minutes), Avenal, CA (36.4 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Nacimiento | 45.2 minutes (±7.6) |
| 2 | Cayucos | 41.9 minutes (±24.2) |
| 3 | Shandon | 28.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 4 | San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County) | 28.2 minutes (±7.7) |
| 5 | Nipomo | 28.0 minutes (±4.3) |
| 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) |
Showing 9 of 22 places in San Luis Obispo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Shandon 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 Shandon
How long is the average commute in Shandon?
Workers who live in Shandon, CA take an average of 28.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shandon without a car?
0.0% of households in Shandon have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shandon?
8.7% (±6.6 points) of workers who live in Shandon worked from home, and 76.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shandon CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shandon CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shandon CDP, California
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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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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