How long is the commute from Summerland, CA?
Workers who live in Summerland, CA take an average of 21.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
41.9% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.4 minutes (±7.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 41.9%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Summerland get to work
| Means of transportation | Summerland | Santa Barbara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.1% (±19.6 points) | 64.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 11.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.7 points) | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 41.9% (±19.6 points) | 13.4% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Summerland, the average commute is not measurably different from Santa Barbara County (20.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Summerland, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Santa Barbara County (2.2%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Barbara County, Summerland ranks 12 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 903 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Summerland
| Vehicles available | Summerland | Santa Barbara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±12.3 points) | 5.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 12.6% (±17.3 points) | 30.7% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.2% (±23.0 points) | 36.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 47.2% (±21.3 points) | 27.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Summerland, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Santa Barbara County (5.9%).
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 Summerland
| Summerland | Santa Barbara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 41.9% (±19.6 points) | 13.4% (±0.7 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% (±13.0 points) | 96.4% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% (±13.0 points) | 92.5% (±0.5 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Summerland, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Santa Barbara County (92.5%).
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 Summerland
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerland | — | 21.4 minutes (±7.9) | — |
| Toro Canyon | 1.6 mi | 26.5 minutes (±12.1) | Not measurably different |
| Montecito | 2.6 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Carpinteria | 5.4 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Barbara | 7.3 mi | 17.3 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Mission Canyon | 7.9 mi | 14.2 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Eastern Goleta Valley | 11 mi | 15.3 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | 15 mi | 14.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Goleta | 16 mi | 17.8 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Santa Barbara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Guadalupe | 26.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 (tie) | Toro Canyon | 26.5 minutes (±12.1) |
| 8 | Carpinteria | 24.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 | Santa Maria | 22.4 minutes (±0.9) |
| 10 | Vandenberg Village | 22.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 11 | Orcutt | 22.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 12 | Summerland | 21.4 minutes (±7.9) |
| 13 | Los Olivos | 19.6 minutes (±7.9) |
| 14 | Los Alamos | 18.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 | Montecito | 18.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 16 | Goleta | 17.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 17 | Santa Barbara | 17.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 18 | Isla Vista | 15.6 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Santa Barbara County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Summerland 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 Summerland
How long is the average commute in Summerland?
Workers who live in Summerland, CA take an average of 21.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Summerland without a car?
8.0% of households in Summerland have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Summerland?
41.9% (±19.6 points) of workers who live in Summerland worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Summerland CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Summerland CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Summerland CDP, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Summerland CDP, California (place:75714, in state:06).
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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