How long is the commute from Temecula, CA?
Workers who live in Temecula, CA take an average of 36.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
19.2% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.3 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Temecula get to work
| Means of transportation | Temecula | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.0% (±2.0 points) | 73.3% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±1.3 points) | 11.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.2 points) | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.2% (±1.4 points) | 12.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Temecula, the average commute is higher than in Riverside County (33.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Temecula, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Riverside County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Riverside County, Temecula ranks 30 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 140 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Temecula
| Vehicles available | Temecula | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±0.7 points) | 4.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.4% (±1.9 points) | 26.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.6% (±2.3 points) | 36.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.2% (±1.8 points) | 33.2% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Temecula, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Riverside County (4.3%).
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 Temecula
| Temecula | Riverside County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.2% (±1.4 points) | 12.3% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% (±0.4 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.4% (±0.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Temecula, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Riverside County (93.6%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Temecula
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temecula | — | 36.3 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Rainbow | 5.8 mi | 33.2 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Murrieta | 6.5 mi | 37.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| French Valley | 7.5 mi | 41.4 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Fallbrook | 9.7 mi | 32.8 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Wildomar | 11 mi | 38.4 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Menifee | 14 mi | 41.5 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Sage | 15 mi | 39.9 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Bonsall | 15 mi | 31.1 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fallbrook, CA (32.8 minutes), Bonsall, CA (31.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: French Valley, CA (41.4 minutes), Menifee, CA (41.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Riverside County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 23 (tie) | Perris | 37.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 25 | Home Gardens | 36.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 26 | El Sobrante (Riverside County) | 36.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 27 | Norco | 36.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 28 (tie) | Hemet | 36.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 28 (tie) | East Hemet | 36.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 30 (tie) | Temecula | 36.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 30 (tie) | March ARB | 36.3 minutes (±11.0) |
| 32 | Cherry Valley | 36.2 minutes (±5.4) |
| 33 | Warm Springs | 36.1 minutes (±9.5) |
| 34 | Good Hope | 36.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 35 | Calimesa | 35.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 36 | Beaumont | 35.7 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Riverside 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 Temecula
How long is the average commute in Temecula?
Workers who live in Temecula, CA take an average of 36.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Temecula without a car?
2.7% of households in Temecula have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Temecula?
19.2% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Temecula worked from home, and 97.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Temecula city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Temecula city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Temecula 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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