How long is the commute from Solana Beach, CA?
Workers who live in Solana Beach, CA take an average of 21.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.7% take public transportation.
3.7% of workers walk to work.
30.9% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.0 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.7%
- Work from home
- 30.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Solana Beach get to work
| Means of transportation | Solana Beach | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.4% (±5.0 points) | 65.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.9% (±3.3 points) | 8.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% (±1.3 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.7% (±1.8 points) | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 30.9% (±5.0 points) | 18.7% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Solana Beach, the average commute is lower than in San Diego County (25.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Solana Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from San Diego County (1.9%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In San Diego County, Solana Beach ranks 47 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 924 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Solana Beach
| Vehicles available | Solana Beach | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±2.1 points) | 5.5% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.9% (±3.9 points) | 30.6% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.6% (±5.2 points) | 39.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.5% (±4.0 points) | 24.5% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Solana Beach, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from San Diego County (5.5%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Solana Beach
| Solana Beach | San Diego County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 30.9% (±5.0 points) | 18.7% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.5 points) | 97.6% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.6% (±2.0 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Solana Beach, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from San Diego County (94.9%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Solana Beach
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solana Beach | — | 21.0 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Del Mar | 1.9 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Encinitas | 4.1 mi | 24.7 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Fairbanks Ranch | 4.1 mi | 31.1 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Rancho Santa Fe | 4.2 mi | 32.4 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Lake San Marcos | 9.5 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Carlsbad | 9.7 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Harmony Grove | 10 mi | 34.6 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| San Marcos | 11 mi | 26.5 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Encinitas, CA (24.7 minutes), Fairbanks Ranch, CA (31.1 minutes), Rancho Santa Fe, CA (32.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Diego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Bonita | 23.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 42 | La Mesa | 23.8 minutes (±0.9) |
| 43 (tie) | San Diego | 23.5 minutes (±0.2) |
| 43 (tie) | Lake San Marcos | 23.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 45 | Eucalyptus Hills | 23.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 46 | Del Mar | 21.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 47 | Solana Beach | 21.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 48 | Camp Pendleton South | 19.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 49 | Coronado | 18.1 minutes (±1.2) |
| 50 | Camp Pendleton Mainside | 11.5 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 10 of 50 places in San Diego 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 Solana Beach
How long is the average commute in Solana Beach?
Workers who live in Solana Beach, CA take an average of 21.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Solana Beach without a car?
5.0% of households in Solana Beach have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Solana Beach?
30.9% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Solana Beach worked from home, and 96.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Solana Beach city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Solana Beach city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Solana 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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Figures last updated on .
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