How long is the commute from Balm, FL?
Workers who live in Balm, FL take an average of 36.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
15.8% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.6 minutes (±6.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Balm get to work
| Means of transportation | Balm | Hillsborough County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.4% (±16.2 points) | 66.5% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.3% (±17.6 points) | 8.6% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±3.7 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.8% (±8.3 points) | 20.7% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Balm, the average commute is higher than in Hillsborough County (28.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Balm, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hillsborough County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hillsborough County, Balm ranks 3 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 53 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Balm
| Vehicles available | Balm | Hillsborough County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 5.8% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.4% (±14.1 points) | 37.9% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.3% (±16.5 points) | 39.6% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.3% (±14.5 points) | 16.6% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Balm, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Hillsborough County (5.8%).
It is also lower than in Florida (6.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Balm
| Balm | Hillsborough County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.8% (±8.3 points) | 20.7% (±0.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±2.7 points) | 97.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.4% (±1.1 points) | 93.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Balm, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Hillsborough County (93.9%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Balm
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balm | — | 36.6 minutes (±6.3) | — |
| Sun City Center | 4.9 mi | 33.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Riverview | 5.0 mi | 34.8 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wimauma | 5.6 mi | 37.8 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Apollo Beach | 7.0 mi | 35.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Gibsonton | 7.5 mi | 33.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fish Hawk | 8.1 mi | 38.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomingdale | 8.7 mi | 31.2 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ruskin | 8.7 mi | 35.6 minutes (±2.3) | 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 Hillsborough County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fish Hawk | 38.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 2 | Wimauma | 37.8 minutes (±4.8) |
| 3 | Balm | 36.6 minutes (±6.3) |
| 4 | Ruskin | 35.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 5 | Apollo Beach | 35.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Riverview | 34.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 7 | Dover | 34.5 minutes (±11.5) |
| 8 | Sun City Center | 33.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 9 | Mango | 33.1 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 9 of 33 places in Hillsborough County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Balm 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 Balm
How long is the average commute in Balm?
Workers who live in Balm, FL take an average of 36.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Balm without a car?
0.0% of households in Balm have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Balm?
15.8% (±8.3 points) of workers who live in Balm worked from home, and 99.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Balm CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Balm CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Balm CDP, 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 Balm CDP, Florida (place:03375, 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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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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