How long is the commute from Vandenberg AFB, CA?
Workers who live in Vandenberg AFB, CA take an average of 11.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
8.0% of workers walk to work.
7.2% work from home.
0.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.2 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Households without a car
- 0.6%
How people in Vandenberg AFB get to work
| Means of transportation | Vandenberg AFB | Santa Barbara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.3% (±8.3 points) | 64.7% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.3% (±5.7 points) | 11.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.0% (±3.6 points) | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.3% (±2.2 points) | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.2% (±3.8 points) | 13.4% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Vandenberg AFB, the average commute is lower than in Santa Barbara County (20.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Vandenberg AFB, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Santa Barbara County (2.2%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Barbara County, Vandenberg AFB ranks 22 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1072 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Vandenberg AFB
| Vehicles available | Vandenberg AFB | Santa Barbara County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.6% (±1.1 points) | 5.9% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% (±10.9 points) | 30.7% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 56.6% (±10.5 points) | 36.3% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.1% (±4.1 points) | 27.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Vandenberg AFB, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Santa Barbara County (5.9%).
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 Vandenberg AFB
| Vandenberg AFB | Santa Barbara County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.2% (±3.8 points) | 13.4% (±0.7 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±3.7 points) | 96.4% (±0.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±3.7 points) | 92.5% (±0.5 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Vandenberg AFB, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Santa Barbara County (92.5%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Vandenberg AFB
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vandenberg AFB | — | 11.2 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Vandenberg Village | 2.8 mi | 22.2 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Mission Hills | 4.7 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Lompoc | 4.9 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Orcutt | 11 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Los Alamos | 13 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Santa Maria | 15 mi | 22.4 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Guadalupe | 17 mi | 26.5 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Buellton | 19 mi | 28.4 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Vandenberg Village, CA (22.2 minutes), Mission Hills, CA (27.5 minutes), Lompoc, CA (27.6 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Goleta | 17.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 17 | Santa Barbara | 17.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 18 | Isla Vista | 15.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 19 | Eastern Goleta Valley | 15.3 minutes (±1.1) |
| 20 | University of California-Santa Barbara | 14.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 21 | Mission Canyon | 14.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 22 | Vandenberg AFB | 11.2 minutes (±4.4) |
Showing 7 of 22 places in Santa Barbara County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Vandenberg AFB 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 Vandenberg AFB
How long is the average commute in Vandenberg AFB?
Workers who live in Vandenberg AFB, CA take an average of 11.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Vandenberg AFB without a car?
0.6% of households in Vandenberg AFB have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Vandenberg AFB?
7.2% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Vandenberg AFB worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vandenberg AFB CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vandenberg AFB CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vandenberg AFB 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 Vandenberg AFB CDP, California (place:82072, in state:06).
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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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