How long is the commute from Bartow, FL?
Workers who live in Bartow, FL take an average of 26.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
7.9% work from home.
8.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.3 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Households without a car
- 8.2%
How people in Bartow get to work
| Means of transportation | Bartow | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.7% (±4.6 points) | 75.0% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.0% (±3.7 points) | 8.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.0 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.9% (±2.2 points) | 12.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Bartow, the average commute is lower than in Polk County (30.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bartow, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Polk County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Polk County, Bartow ranks 27 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 497 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bartow
| Vehicles available | Bartow | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.2% (±2.3 points) | 5.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.6% (±4.7 points) | 38.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.9% (±4.9 points) | 38.3% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.3% (±4.2 points) | 17.8% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Bartow, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Polk County (5.4%).
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 Bartow
| Bartow | Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.9% (±2.2 points) | 12.4% (±0.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±1.9 points) | 96.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.9% (±3.2 points) | 90.7% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bartow, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Polk County (90.7%).
It is also lower than in Florida (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bartow
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartow | — | 26.3 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Highland City | 6.3 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Lake | 7.3 mi | 31.4 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Wahneta | 7.5 mi | 35.3 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Fort Meade | 8.4 mi | 40.2 minutes (±12.0) | Higher |
| Jan Phyl Village | 9.1 mi | 28.9 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Alturas | 9.1 mi | 29.7 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeland Highlands | 9.3 mi | 24.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mulberry | 10 mi | 28.3 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wahneta, FL (35.3 minutes), Fort Meade, FL (40.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Crooked Lake Park | 28.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 22 | Winter Haven | 28.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 23 | Mulberry | 28.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 24 | Kathleen | 28.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 25 | Lake Hamilton | 27.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 26 | Hillcrest Heights | 27.0 minutes (±8.4) |
| 27 | Bartow | 26.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 28 | Medulla | 25.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 29 (tie) | Fuller Heights | 25.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 29 (tie) | Highland Park | 25.8 minutes (±8.9) |
| 31 | Frostproof | 25.4 minutes (±6.3) |
| 32 | Babson Park | 24.8 minutes (±10.1) |
| 33 | Lakeland Highlands | 24.3 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Polk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Bartow
How long is the average commute in Bartow?
Workers who live in Bartow, FL take an average of 26.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bartow without a car?
8.2% of households in Bartow have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bartow?
7.9% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Bartow worked from home, and 86.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bartow city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bartow city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bartow city, Florida
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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 last updated on .
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