How long is the commute from Woodlands, CA?
Workers who live in Woodlands, CA take an average of 23.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
49.9% work from home.
1.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.0 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 49.9%
- Households without a car
- 1.3%
How people in Woodlands get to work
| Means of transportation | Woodlands | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 42.5% (±17.3 points) | 70.5% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 7.7% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 0.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±5.5 points) | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.1% (±6.8 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 49.9% (±17.1 points) | 15.2% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Woodlands, the average commute is not measurably different from San Luis Obispo County (22.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Woodlands, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from San Luis Obispo County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In San Luis Obispo County, Woodlands ranks 9 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 835 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Woodlands
| Vehicles available | Woodlands | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% (±1.9 points) | 3.8% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.9% (±10.8 points) | 28.8% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.2% (±11.4 points) | 37.0% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.7% (±11.1 points) | 30.4% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Woodlands, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in San Luis Obispo County (3.8%).
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 Woodlands
| Woodlands | San Luis Obispo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 49.9% (±17.1 points) | 15.2% (±0.9 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±3.7 points) | 97.0% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±3.7 points) | 93.1% (±0.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Woodlands, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in San Luis Obispo County (93.1%).
It is also higher than in California (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Woodlands
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands | — | 23.0 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Callender | 1.9 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Nipomo | 3.1 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Guadalupe | 4.6 mi | 26.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Oceano | 5.9 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Arroyo Grande | 6.8 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Grover Beach | 7.4 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Maria | 9.0 mi | 22.4 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pismo Beach | 11 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across San Luis Obispo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Shandon | 28.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 4 | San Miguel (San Luis Obispo County) | 28.2 minutes (±7.7) |
| 5 | Nipomo | 28.0 minutes (±4.3) |
| 6 | El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | 25.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 7 | Arroyo Grande | 23.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 8 (tie) | Pismo Beach | 23.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 8 (tie) | Woodlands | 23.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 10 | Atascadero | 22.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 11 | Cambria | 21.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 12 | Santa Margarita | 21.3 minutes (±5.3) |
| 13 | Avila Beach | 21.2 minutes (±14.2) |
| 14 | Templeton | 20.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | Oceano | 20.8 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in San Luis Obispo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Woodlands 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 Woodlands
How long is the average commute in Woodlands?
Workers who live in Woodlands, CA take an average of 23.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Woodlands without a car?
1.3% of households in Woodlands have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Woodlands?
49.9% (±17.1 points) of workers who live in Woodlands worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodlands CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodlands CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodlands CDP, California
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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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