How long is the commute from California, MD?
Workers who live in California, MD take an average of 23.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
18.2% work from home.
1.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.7 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Households without a car
- 1.5%
How people in California get to work
| Means of transportation | California | St. Mary's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.9% (±4.5 points) | 72.2% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.1% (±2.3 points) | 5.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.9% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.9 points) | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.0 points) | 0.9% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.2% (±3.8 points) | 17.5% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In California, the average commute is lower than in St. Mary's County (29.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In California, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in St. Mary's County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In St. Mary's County, California ranks 7 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 340 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in California
| Vehicles available | California | St. Mary's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% (±1.2 points) | 3.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.7% (±5.3 points) | 25.0% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.8% (±6.2 points) | 38.9% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.0% (±4.8 points) | 33.0% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In California, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in St. Mary's County (3.2%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (8.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in California
| California | St. Mary's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.2% (±3.8 points) | 17.5% (±1.7 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±1.3 points) | 95.6% (±0.9 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.9% (±2.5 points) | 93.1% (±1.1 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In California, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from St. Mary's County (93.1%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near California
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | — | 23.7 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Wildewood | 3.0 mi | 36.8 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Solomons | 3.3 mi | 27.0 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Drum Point | 3.8 mi | 43.8 minutes (±8.8) | Higher |
| Lexington Park | 4.2 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lusby | 5.4 mi | 33.7 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Chesapeake Ranch Estates | 5.8 mi | 41.0 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Leonardtown | 8.0 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Piney Point | 10 mi | 35.2 minutes (±9.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wildewood, MD (36.8 minutes), Drum Point, MD (43.8 minutes), Lusby, MD (33.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across St. Mary's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golden Beach | 45.5 minutes (±6.6) |
| 2 | Mechanicsville | 40.4 minutes (±6.4) |
| 3 | Wildewood | 36.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 4 | Piney Point | 35.2 minutes (±9.4) |
| 5 | Charlotte Hall | 32.1 minutes (±6.2) |
| 6 | Leonardtown | 29.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 7 | California | 23.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 8 | Lexington Park | 19.8 minutes (±2.9) |
California 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 California
How long is the average commute in California?
Workers who live in California, MD take an average of 23.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in California without a car?
1.5% of households in California have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in California?
18.2% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in California worked from home, and 94.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — California CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — California CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — California CDP, Maryland
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 California CDP, Maryland (place:12150, in state:24).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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