How long is the commute from Alachua, FL?
Workers who live in Alachua, FL take an average of 24.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
21.0% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.3 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 21.0%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Alachua get to work
| Means of transportation | Alachua | Alachua County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.1% (±7.0 points) | 68.0% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±3.8 points) | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 2.9% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.0% (±6.0 points) | 14.1% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Alachua, the average commute is higher than in Alachua County (21.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Alachua, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Alachua County (2.9%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Alachua County, Alachua ranks 6 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 622 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Alachua
| Vehicles available | Alachua | Alachua County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±3.4 points) | 8.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.9% (±7.5 points) | 38.6% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% (±7.5 points) | 36.9% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.9% (±3.5 points) | 16.0% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Alachua, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Alachua County (8.4%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Alachua
| Alachua | Alachua County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.0% (±6.0 points) | 14.1% (±1.0 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±3.8 points) | 97.1% (±0.5 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.0% (±7.0 points) | 88.0% (±1.1 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Alachua, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Alachua County (88.0%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Alachua
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alachua | — | 24.3 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| High Springs | 7.3 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| La Crosse | 7.3 mi | 26.5 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Gainesville | 9.7 mi | 18.8 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Newberry | 11 mi | 31.3 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Brooker | 12 mi | 34.0 minutes (±12.0) | Not measurably different |
| Worthington Springs | 12 mi | 29.7 minutes (±11.7) | Not measurably different |
| Archer | 15 mi | 27.9 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Fort White | 18 mi | 24.1 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gainesville, FL (18.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Newberry, FL (31.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Alachua County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newberry | 31.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 2 | Archer | 27.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 3 | La Crosse | 26.5 minutes (±6.7) |
| 4 | Hawthorne | 25.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 5 | High Springs | 25.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Alachua | 24.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 7 | Waldo | 23.9 minutes (±13.4) |
| 8 | Micanopy | 21.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Gainesville | 18.8 minutes (±1.0) |
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 Alachua
How long is the average commute in Alachua?
Workers who live in Alachua, FL take an average of 24.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Alachua without a car?
6.4% of households in Alachua have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Alachua?
21.0% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Alachua worked from home, and 86.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alachua city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alachua city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alachua city, Florida
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 Alachua city, Florida (place:00375, in state:12).
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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