How long is the commute from Shasta Lake, CA?
Workers who live in Shasta Lake, CA take an average of 19.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
4.0% work from home.
6.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.5 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 4.0%
- Households without a car
- 6.5%
How people in Shasta Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Shasta Lake | Shasta County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.6% (±4.6 points) | 76.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.2% (±3.5 points) | 9.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 0.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.1 points) | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.3 points) | 1.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.0% (±1.9 points) | 9.7% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Shasta Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from Shasta County (19.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shasta Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Shasta County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Shasta County, Shasta Lake ranks 10 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 973 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shasta Lake
| Vehicles available | Shasta Lake | Shasta County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% (±3.9 points) | 6.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.9% (±5.3 points) | 29.3% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.6% (±4.8 points) | 36.6% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.0% (±5.3 points) | 27.7% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Shasta Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Shasta County (6.3%).
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 Shasta Lake
| Shasta Lake | Shasta County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.0% (±1.9 points) | 9.7% (±0.9 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±3.7 points) | 96.1% (±0.6 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.3% (±4.4 points) | 91.3% (±0.8 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Shasta Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Shasta County (91.3%).
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 Shasta Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta Lake | — | 19.5 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Bella Vista | 6.8 mi | 27.3 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Redding | 7.4 mi | 16.7 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Jones Valley | 7.5 mi | 41.6 minutes (±10.0) | Higher |
| Shasta | 7.7 mi | 25.8 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Centerville | 10 mi | 20.7 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Palo Cedro | 11 mi | 33.2 minutes (±11.9) | Higher |
| Happy Valley | 15 mi | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Anderson | 16 mi | 19.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Redding, CA (16.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bella Vista, CA (27.3 minutes), Jones Valley, CA (41.6 minutes), Palo Cedro, CA (33.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Shasta County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Bella Vista | 27.3 minutes (±6.7) |
| 5 | Shasta | 25.8 minutes (±6.3) |
| 6 | Happy Valley | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 7 | Cottonwood (Shasta County) | 22.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Centerville | 20.7 minutes (±4.9) |
| 9 | Anderson | 19.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 10 | Shasta Lake | 19.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 | Redding | 16.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 12 | Burney | 13.9 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 9 of 12 places in Shasta 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 Shasta Lake
How long is the average commute in Shasta Lake?
Workers who live in Shasta Lake, CA take an average of 19.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shasta Lake without a car?
6.5% of households in Shasta Lake have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shasta Lake?
4.0% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Shasta Lake worked from home, and 88.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shasta Lake city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shasta Lake city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shasta Lake city, 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 last updated on .
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