How long is the commute from Whitewater, CA?
Workers who live in Whitewater, CA take an average of 33.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
18.3% work from home.
1.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.9 minutes (±9.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 18.3%
- Households without a car
- 1.1%
How people in Whitewater get to work
| Means of transportation | Whitewater | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.4% (±11.6 points) | 73.3% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.3% (±9.6 points) | 11.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.3% (±11.3 points) | 12.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Whitewater, the average commute is not measurably different from Riverside County (33.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Whitewater, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Riverside County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Riverside County, Whitewater ranks 42 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 198 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Whitewater
| Vehicles available | Whitewater | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% (±2.0 points) | 4.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.1% (±12.3 points) | 26.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% (±13.5 points) | 36.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.0% (±13.6 points) | 33.2% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Whitewater, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Riverside County (4.3%).
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 Whitewater
| Whitewater | Riverside County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.3% (±11.3 points) | 12.3% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±9.7 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.1% (±9.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Whitewater, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Riverside County (93.6%).
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 Whitewater
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewater | — | 33.9 minutes (±9.7) | — |
| Cabazon | 5.7 mi | 27.4 minutes (±14.3) | Not measurably different |
| Desert Hot Springs | 8.4 mi | 28.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Morongo Valley | 12 mi | 37.2 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Garnet | 12 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Banning | 12 mi | 32.6 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Palm Springs | 13 mi | 22.2 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Idyllwild-Pine Cove | 13 mi | 23.4 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Desert Edge | 14 mi | 20.4 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Palm Springs, CA (22.2 minutes), Desert Edge, CA (20.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Riverside County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Beaumont | 35.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 37 | Moreno Valley | 35.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 38 | Lake Mathews | 35.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 39 | Sky Valley | 34.4 minutes (±9.6) |
| 40 | Corona | 34.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 41 | Anza | 34.2 minutes (±6.7) |
| 42 | Whitewater | 33.9 minutes (±9.7) |
| 43 | Banning | 32.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 44 | Mead Valley | 32.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 45 | Jurupa Valley | 31.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 46 | Riverside | 31.3 minutes (±0.7) |
| 47 | Highgrove | 31.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 48 | North Shore | 29.6 minutes (±5.4) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Riverside County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Whitewater 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 Whitewater
How long is the average commute in Whitewater?
Workers who live in Whitewater, CA take an average of 33.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Whitewater without a car?
1.1% of households in Whitewater have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Whitewater?
18.3% (±11.3 points) of workers who live in Whitewater worked from home, and 93.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitewater CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitewater CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitewater 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 Whitewater CDP, California (place:85208, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 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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