How long is the commute from Boca Raton, FL?
Workers who live in Boca Raton, FL take an average of 21.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
23.5% work from home.
5.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.2 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 23.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.3%
How people in Boca Raton get to work
| Means of transportation | Boca Raton | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.9% (±2.2 points) | 69.5% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±1.2 points) | 9.9% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±0.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±0.8 points) | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.5% (±1.9 points) | 15.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Boca Raton, the average commute is lower than in Palm Beach County (26.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Boca Raton, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Palm Beach County (1.5%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Palm Beach County, Boca Raton ranks 48 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 760 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Boca Raton
| Vehicles available | Boca Raton | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% (±1.5 points) | 6.0% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.0% (±2.4 points) | 40.8% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% (±2.5 points) | 37.6% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.0% (±1.4 points) | 15.5% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Boca Raton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Palm Beach County (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (6.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Boca Raton
| Boca Raton | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.5% (±1.9 points) | 15.4% (±0.4 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±1.2 points) | 96.8% (±0.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.3% (±1.4 points) | 91.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Boca Raton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Palm Beach County (91.4%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Boca Raton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton | — | 21.2 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Highland Beach | 3.6 mi | 22.9 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield Beach | 4.4 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Delray Beach | 5.8 mi | 23.0 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Lighthouse Point | 6.6 mi | 28.7 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Hillsboro Beach | 6.7 mi | 27.8 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Watergate | 7.2 mi | 30.6 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Coconut Creek | 8.1 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Gulf Stream | 8.3 mi | 22.2 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Deerfield Beach, FL (28.2 minutes), Delray Beach, FL (23.0 minutes), Lighthouse Point, FL (28.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Palm Beach County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 41 (tie) | Plantation Mobile Home Park | 22.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 43 (tie) | Cloud Lake | 22.5 minutes (±10.4) |
| 43 (tie) | Gun Club Estates | 22.5 minutes (±7.6) |
| 45 | Gulf Stream | 22.2 minutes (±7.1) |
| 46 | Glen Ridge | 21.7 minutes (±6.1) |
| 47 | Pahokee | 21.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 48 (tie) | Boca Raton | 21.2 minutes (±0.9) |
| 48 (tie) | Lake Park | 21.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 50 | Juno Beach | 20.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 51 | Westgate | 20.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 52 (tie) | Golf | 20.1 minutes (±5.7) |
| 52 (tie) | North Palm Beach | 20.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 54 | Cabana Colony | 16.2 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Palm Beach 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 Boca Raton
How long is the average commute in Boca Raton?
Workers who live in Boca Raton, FL take an average of 21.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Boca Raton without a car?
5.3% of households in Boca Raton have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Boca Raton?
23.5% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Boca Raton worked from home, and 93.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boca Raton city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boca Raton city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boca Raton 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 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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