How long is the commute from Watsonville, CA?
Workers who live in Watsonville, CA take an average of 26.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
6.4% work from home.
7.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.1 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.0%
How people in Watsonville get to work
| Means of transportation | Watsonville | Santa Cruz County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.8% (±3.0 points) | 62.2% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.0% (±2.8 points) | 8.1% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.6 points) | 4.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.1% (±1.3 points) | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.4% (±1.5 points) | 19.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Watsonville, the average commute is not measurably different from Santa Cruz County (25.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Watsonville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Santa Cruz County (1.9%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Cruz County, Watsonville ranks 12 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 647 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Watsonville
| Vehicles available | Watsonville | Santa Cruz County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% (±1.5 points) | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.0% (±2.9 points) | 27.6% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% (±3.3 points) | 38.1% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.4% (±3.3 points) | 29.2% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Watsonville, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in 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 Watsonville
| Watsonville | Santa Cruz County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.4% (±1.5 points) | 19.3% (±1.1 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% (±2.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.5% (±2.6 points) | 94.2% (±0.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Watsonville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Santa Cruz County (94.2%).
It is also lower than in California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Watsonville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville | — | 26.1 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Freedom | 1.7 mi | 30.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pajaro | 2.3 mi | 28.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Amesti | 2.5 mi | 39.1 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Interlaken | 2.7 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| La Selva Beach | 4.0 mi | 26.4 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Corralitos | 4.3 mi | 21.4 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Las Lomas | 4.4 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley | 4.4 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Amesti, CA (39.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Freedom | 30.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 7 | Rio del Mar | 30.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 8 | Day Valley | 28.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 | Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley | 28.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 10 (tie) | Felton | 26.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 10 (tie) | La Selva Beach | 26.4 minutes (±8.1) |
| 12 | Watsonville | 26.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 13 | Interlaken | 25.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Aptos | 25.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 15 | Scotts Valley | 24.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 16 | Seacliff | 24.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 17 | Capitola | 23.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 18 | Soquel | 23.0 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Santa Cruz 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 Watsonville
How long is the average commute in Watsonville?
Workers who live in Watsonville, CA take an average of 26.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Watsonville without a car?
7.0% of households in Watsonville have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Watsonville?
6.4% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Watsonville worked from home, and 89.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watsonville city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watsonville city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watsonville 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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Figures last updated on .
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