How long is the commute from West Carson, CA?

Name: Commute and cars in West Carson, CA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in West Carson, CA take an average of 26.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

74.9% of workers drive alone to work.

1.5% take public transportation.

0.8% of workers walk to work.

12.8% work from home.

7.6% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 26.7 minutes (±1.4)
Public transportation: 1.5%
Work from home: 12.8%
Households without a car: 7.6%

How people in West Carson get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	West Carson	Los Angeles County	California	United States
Drove alone	74.9% (±3.9 points)	64.8%	65.7%	68.8%
Carpooled	7.8% (±1.9 points)	9.3%	9.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	1.5% (±1.3 points)	3.9%	2.9%	3.2%
Walked	0.8% (±0.4 points)	2.4%	2.4%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	2.2% (±1.5 points)	2.5%	2.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	12.8% (±3.0 points)	17.1%	17.2%	15.1%

In West Carson, the average commute is lower than in Los Angeles County (30.4 minutes).

It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In West Carson, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Los Angeles County (3.9%).

It is also lower than in California (2.9%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Los Angeles County, West Carson ranks 121 of 140 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 615 of 1,076.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in West Carson

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	West Carson	Los Angeles County	California	United States
No vehicle	7.6% (±3.6 points)	8.9%	7.1%	8.4%
1 vehicle	27.1% (±3.7 points)	34.5%	30.7%	33.1%
2 vehicles	37.1% (±4.8 points)	34.3%	36.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	28.2% (±4.2 points)	22.3%	25.8%	21.9%

In West Carson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Los Angeles County (8.9%).

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 West Carson

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	West Carson	Los Angeles County	California	United States
Workers working from home	12.8% (±3.0 points)	17.1% (±0.2 points)	17.2% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	95.3% (±3.2 points)	96.7% (±0.1 points)	96.9% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	92.3% (±3.3 points)	93.0% (±0.1 points)	93.5% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In West Carson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Los Angeles County (93.0%).

It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near West Carson

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Carson
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
West Carson	—	26.7 minutes (±1.4)	—
Lomita	2.5 mi	25.6 minutes (±2.1)	Not measurably different
Carson	2.8 mi	27.5 minutes (±1.0)	Not measurably different
Rolling Hills Estates	3.6 mi	27.2 minutes (±3.1)	Not measurably different
Torrance	3.6 mi	26.9 minutes (±0.9)	Not measurably different
Gardena	5.0 mi	29.3 minutes (±1.2)	Higher
Alondra Park	5.2 mi	26.8 minutes (±2.6)	Not measurably different
Rolling Hills	5.3 mi	32.2 minutes (±4.0)	Higher
Lawndale	5.7 mi	24.6 minutes (±1.2)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lawndale, CA (24.6 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gardena, CA (29.3 minutes), Rolling Hills, CA (32.2 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Los Angeles County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
113 (tie)	Torrance	26.9 minutes (±0.9)
113 (tie)	North El Monte	26.9 minutes (±3.7)
117 (tie)	Alondra Park	26.8 minutes (±2.6)
117 (tie)	South San Gabriel	26.8 minutes (±2.0)
119 (tie)	Culver City	26.7 minutes (±1.2)
119 (tie)	Irwindale	26.7 minutes (±4.0)
119 (tie)	West Carson	26.7 minutes (±1.4)
122 (tie)	Hawaiian Gardens	26.6 minutes (±2.0)
122 (tie)	San Marino	26.6 minutes (±2.1)
124	East Pasadena	26.4 minutes (±3.5)
125 (tie)	Burbank	26.0 minutes (±0.8)
125 (tie)	Industry	26.0 minutes (±11.2)
127 (tie)	Artesia	25.8 minutes (±2.1)

Showing 13 of 140 places in Los Angeles County, ranked from highest to lowest.

West Carson 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 West Carson

How long is the average commute in West Carson?

Workers who live in West Carson, CA take an average of 26.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in West Carson without a car?

7.6% of households in West Carson have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in West Carson?

12.8% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in West Carson worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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