The average Californian spends about 50 minutes commuting per day. That might sound like a lot, but as residents of Los Angeles and San Francisco will tell you, its just the tip of the iceberg. If youre planning on moving to California but dont feel like spending that much time in traffic, theres good news: California is a big state with a lot of possibilities, and many of its cities offer significantly shorter commute times.
Here are 10 great California cities with commute times at under 25 minutes Commute times are drawn from a study by Ob>
10. Woodland
Average commute time: 22 minutes
Major industries: healthcare, agriculture, distribution, education, local government
You should live there because: As if the quaint, homey downtown wasnt enough of a selling point, its close proximity to Sacramento makes for a simple commute. Plus, its a just a couple of hours away from Sonoma County, which means cheese and wine tasting is just a day-trip away.
9. Palm Desert
Average commute time: 21 minutes
Major industries: education, healthcare
You should live there because: Fourteen miles from Palm Springs and nestled in Coachella Valley, the scenery is tough to beat. Plus, its bustling with shops, restaurants and culture. Add that to a fairly quick commute time? Sounds like paradise.
8. Coalinga
Commute time: Just under 19 minutes
Major Industries: agriculture, corrections, health care, education
You should live there because: Just about an hour or so from Fresno, Coalinga is chock-full of trails, hot springs and other natural attractions.
7. Redding
Commute time: 18.6 minutes
Major Industries: healthcare, manufacturing, admin
You should live there because: Its quaint downtown is walkable and bikeable, loaded with good food and craft beer mdash; plus, about an hour away, there are hiking trails filled with caves and waterfalls.
6. Santa Barbara
Commute time: 18.5 minutes
Major Industries: education, media, admin
You should live there because: It has its own airport. And with five colleges, it also boasts a highly educated population mdash; about twice the national average In fact, 82 of Santa Barbara residents work in white-collar jobs, with many who work in design, arts or other media.
5. Chico
Commute time: 18.4 minutes
Major Industries: sales, admin
You should live there because: A notoriously green city, Chico is known for its parks and greenways, plus bike paths that make emission-free commuting even easier. Its a diverse city with a thriving culture, thanks in part to its proximity to Chico State.
4. South Lake Tahoe
Commute time: 17.8 minutes
Major Industries: food service, admin, sales
You should live there because: Do we really have to sell you on Tahoe? Aside from the beauty of the surrounding nature, theres the great transit system, tons of art and culture, and a million outdoor things to do all year round.
3. Monterey
Commute time: 17.3 minutes
Major Industries: military, accommodations, education
You should live there because: This is another scenic spot that practically sells itself, Monterey is a scenic, historic town with clean air, efficient public transportation and its own university.
2. Ukiah
Commute time: 17 minutes
Major Industries: sales, admin, food service
You should live there because: Surrounded by beautiful nature and with plentiful biking and walking initiatives, 67 of Ukians boast that their commute time is under 15 minutes Thats a good reason to celebrate by having a drink at one of Ukiahs many wineries or breweries.
1. San Luis Obispo
Commute time: 16.8 minutes
Major Industries: admin, food service, sales
You should live there because: Aside from being breathtakingly beautiful, San Luis Obispo has been called "the happiest city in America." Great transit, a thriving culture from the local university and a renowned beachfront contribute to this namesake - not to mention that almost nonexistent commute time.
Of course, were just scratching the surface. The Golden State is filled with so many great cities, so youre bound to find one that matches your career, interests and desired commute time.
Vannya Kristich is director of product management at Esurance, overseeing profit and growth of personal lines insurance products for the western region of the U.S., including California.nbsp; Vannya has over 17 years of industry experience, holding product management roles for several major insurance carriers.
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