How long is the commute from Taft Heights, CA?
Workers who live in Taft Heights, CA take an average of 21.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
0.0% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.2 minutes (±8.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Taft Heights get to work
| Means of transportation | Taft Heights | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.6% (±18.8 points) | 78.4% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 27.9% (±18.9 points) | 11.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±2.3 points) | 1.0% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 7.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Taft Heights, the average commute is not measurably different from Kern County (24.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Taft Heights, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kern County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Kern County, Taft Heights ranks 40 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 914 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Taft Heights
| Vehicles available | Taft Heights | Kern County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±3.7 points) | 6.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.4% (±15.8 points) | 29.3% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 18.5% (±10.4 points) | 37.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.2% (±14.6 points) | 26.7% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Taft Heights, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kern County (6.7%).
It is also lower than in California (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Taft Heights
| Taft Heights | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 7.5% (±0.5 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±5.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.8% (±5.9 points) | 91.6% (±0.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Taft Heights, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kern County (91.6%).
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 Taft Heights
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taft Heights | — | 21.2 minutes (±8.7) | — |
| South Taft | 0.8 mi | 37.0 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
| Ford City | 2.3 mi | 34.8 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Taft | 2.7 mi | 18.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Maricopa | 6.8 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Buttonwillow | 19 mi | 32.9 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Rosedale | 23 mi | 28.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Greenacres | 26 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Mountain Club | 27 mi | 56.3 minutes (±12.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Taft, CA (37.0 minutes), Ford City, CA (34.8 minutes), Buttonwillow, CA (32.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kern County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Cottonwood (Kern County) | 22.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 35 | Delano | 22.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 36 | Greenacres | 22.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 37 | Hillcrest | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 38 | Lost Hills | 21.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 39 | Rexland Acres | 21.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 40 | Taft Heights | 21.2 minutes (±8.7) |
| 41 | Bakersfield Country Club | 21.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 42 | Fairfax (community) | 20.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 43 | Old Stine | 20.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 44 | Bodfish | 19.8 minutes (±6.3) |
| 45 | Taft | 18.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 46 | Lake Isabella | 18.7 minutes (±10.0) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Kern County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Taft Heights 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 Taft Heights
How long is the average commute in Taft Heights?
Workers who live in Taft Heights, CA take an average of 21.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Taft Heights without a car?
2.9% of households in Taft Heights have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Taft Heights?
0.0% (±8.6 points) of workers who live in Taft Heights worked from home, and 93.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Taft Heights CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Taft Heights CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Taft Heights 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 Taft Heights CDP, California (place:77588, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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