How long is the commute from Avon Park, FL?
Workers who live in Avon Park, FL take an average of 24.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
3.8% work from home.
8.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.6 minutes (±6.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Households without a car
- 8.3%
How people in Avon Park get to work
| Means of transportation | Avon Park | Highlands County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.8% (±6.2 points) | 75.2% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.5% (±5.8 points) | 12.2% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.1% (±2.7 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.8% (±1.9 points) | 8.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Avon Park, the average commute is not measurably different from Highlands County (23.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Avon Park, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Highlands County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Highlands County, Avon Park ranks 2 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 605 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Avon Park
| Vehicles available | Avon Park | Highlands County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% (±3.4 points) | 5.6% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.7% (±6.1 points) | 45.2% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.6% (±5.8 points) | 34.8% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.3% (±3.6 points) | 14.4% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Avon Park, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Highlands County (5.6%).
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 Avon Park
| Avon Park | Highlands County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.8% (±1.9 points) | 8.6% (±1.3 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±2.7 points) | 94.6% (±1.1 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.7% (±4.5 points) | 86.7% (±1.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Avon Park, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Highlands County (86.7%).
It is also lower than in Florida (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Avon Park
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Park | — | 24.6 minutes (±6.0) | — |
| Sebring | 8.9 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Frostproof | 11 mi | 25.4 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hillcrest Heights | 16 mi | 27.0 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Babson Park | 17 mi | 24.8 minutes (±10.1) | Not measurably different |
| Crooked Lake Park | 17 mi | 28.8 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Zolfo Springs | 18 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Wauchula | 19 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Park | 19 mi | 25.8 minutes (±8.9) | 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 Highlands County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Placid | 27.3 minutes (±8.5) |
| 2 | Avon Park | 24.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 3 | Sebring | 21.2 minutes (±2.9) |
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 Avon Park
How long is the average commute in Avon Park?
Workers who live in Avon Park, FL take an average of 24.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Avon Park without a car?
8.3% of households in Avon Park have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Avon Park?
3.8% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Avon Park worked from home, and 86.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avon Park city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avon Park city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avon Park city, Florida
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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 last updated on .
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