How long is the commute from Vista, CA?
Workers who live in Vista, CA take an average of 26.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
16.2% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.7 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Vista get to work
| Means of transportation | Vista | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.0% (±1.9 points) | 65.9% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±1.3 points) | 8.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.3 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.4 points) | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±0.6 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.2% (±1.5 points) | 18.7% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Vista, the average commute is higher than in San Diego County (25.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Vista, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in San Diego County (1.9%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In San Diego County, Vista ranks 30 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 613 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Vista
| Vehicles available | Vista | San Diego County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±1.2 points) | 5.5% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.4% (±1.9 points) | 30.6% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% (±2.1 points) | 39.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.9% (±1.9 points) | 24.5% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Vista, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from San Diego County (5.5%).
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 Vista
| Vista | San Diego County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.2% (±1.5 points) | 18.7% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±0.9 points) | 97.6% (±0.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.2% (±0.9 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Vista, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from San Diego County (94.9%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Vista
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista | — | 26.7 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Oceanside | 4.6 mi | 28.7 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
| Carlsbad | 4.9 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lake San Marcos | 5.0 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| San Marcos | 5.6 mi | 26.5 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Bonsall | 6.5 mi | 31.1 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Hidden Meadows | 7.3 mi | 33.1 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Harmony Grove | 8.5 mi | 34.6 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Camp Pendleton South | 9.3 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Camp Pendleton South, CA (19.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oceanside, CA (28.7 minutes), Bonsall, CA (31.1 minutes), Hidden Meadows, CA (33.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Diego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Borrego Springs | 27.4 minutes (±10.5) |
| 25 (tie) | Carlsbad | 27.1 minutes (±1.0) |
| 25 (tie) | Imperial Beach | 27.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 27 | Descanso | 27.0 minutes (±7.2) |
| 28 | La Presa | 26.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 29 (tie) | Santee | 26.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 29 (tie) | Vista | 26.7 minutes (±0.8) |
| 31 | San Marcos | 26.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 32 | Spring Valley | 26.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 33 | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | 26.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 34 | Winter Gardens | 25.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 35 | Lakeside | 25.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 36 | National City | 25.4 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 13 of 50 places in San Diego 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 Vista
How long is the average commute in Vista?
Workers who live in Vista, CA take an average of 26.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Vista without a car?
4.6% of households in Vista have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Vista?
16.2% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Vista worked from home, and 95.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vista city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vista city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vista 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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