How long is the commute from Twin Lakes, CA?
Workers who live in Twin Lakes, CA take an average of 20.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.2% of workers drive alone to work.
2.1% take public transportation.
4.2% of workers walk to work.
15.1% work from home.
6.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.5 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 2.1%
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Households without a car
- 6.7%
How people in Twin Lakes get to work
| Means of transportation | Twin Lakes | Santa Cruz County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.2% (±7.0 points) | 62.2% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% (±3.1 points) | 8.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.1% (±2.3 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.2% (±2.5 points) | 4.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 7.2% (±3.5 points) | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.1% (±5.7 points) | 19.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Twin Lakes, the average commute is lower than in Santa Cruz County (25.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Twin Lakes, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Santa Cruz County (1.9%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Cruz County, Twin Lakes ranks 23 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 945 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Twin Lakes
| Vehicles available | Twin Lakes | Santa Cruz County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% (±3.5 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.7% (±8.6 points) | 27.6% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.1% (±7.7 points) | 38.1% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.5% (±4.9 points) | 29.2% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Twin Lakes, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Santa Cruz County (5.2%).
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 Twin Lakes
| Twin Lakes | Santa Cruz County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.1% (±5.7 points) | 19.3% (±1.1 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±3.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.1% (±2.3 points) | 94.2% (±0.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Twin Lakes, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Santa Cruz County (94.2%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Twin Lakes
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes | — | 20.5 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Pleasure Point | 1.2 mi | 22.9 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Live Oak (community) | 1.8 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Capitola | 2.3 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Cruz | 2.6 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Soquel | 3.5 mi | 23.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Seacliff | 4.2 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Aptos | 5.8 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Rio del Mar | 5.9 mi | 30.0 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Aptos, CA (25.4 minutes), Rio del Mar, CA (30.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Santa Cruz County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Capitola | 23.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 18 | Soquel | 23.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 19 | Pleasure Point | 22.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 20 | Santa Cruz | 22.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 21 | Live Oak (community) | 21.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 22 | Corralitos | 21.4 minutes (±6.0) |
| 23 | Twin Lakes | 20.5 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 7 of 23 places in Santa Cruz County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes
How long is the average commute in Twin Lakes?
Workers who live in Twin Lakes, CA take an average of 20.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Twin Lakes without a car?
6.7% of households in Twin Lakes have no vehicle, and 2.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Twin Lakes?
15.1% (±5.7 points) of workers who live in Twin Lakes worked from home, and 97.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County), California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County), California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County), 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 Twin Lakes CDP (Santa Cruz County), California (place:81050, 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 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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