How long is the commute from Brent, FL?
Workers who live in Brent, FL take an average of 18.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
14.0% of workers walk to work.
22.6% work from home.
14.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.8 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 22.6%
- Households without a car
- 14.7%
How people in Brent get to work
| Means of transportation | Brent | Escambia County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 48.7% (±3.8 points) | 69.6% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.9% (±3.2 points) | 8.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 14.0% (±4.3 points) | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.2 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.6% (±5.4 points) | 13.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Brent, the average commute is lower than in Escambia County (23.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brent, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Escambia County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Escambia County, Brent ranks 12 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 803 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brent
| Vehicles available | Brent | Escambia County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.7% (±4.3 points) | 7.0% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.9% (±6.1 points) | 36.9% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.4% (±5.2 points) | 38.2% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.0% (±4.1 points) | 17.8% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Brent, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Escambia County (7.0%).
It is also higher than in Florida (6.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Brent
| Brent | Escambia County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.6% (±5.4 points) | 13.6% (±0.9 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±3.3 points) | 96.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.9% (±4.2 points) | 91.9% (±0.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Brent, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Escambia County (91.9%).
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 Brent
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent | — | 18.8 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Goulding | 2.5 mi | 25.3 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
| West Pensacola | 3.3 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Bellview | 3.5 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Ensley | 4.0 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Pensacola | 4.1 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Myrtle Grove | 5.0 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Ferry Pass | 5.1 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Warrington | 6.6 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Pensacola, FL (24.9 minutes), Bellview, FL (22.0 minutes), Ensley, FL (22.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Escambia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Gonzalez | 22.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 6 (tie) | Warrington | 22.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Ensley | 22.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 9 (tie) | Bellview | 22.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 9 (tie) | Ferry Pass | 22.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 9 (tie) | Pensacola | 22.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 12 | Brent | 18.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 13 | Pensacola Station | 9.7 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 8 of 13 places in Escambia County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Brent 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 Brent
How long is the average commute in Brent?
Workers who live in Brent, FL take an average of 18.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brent without a car?
14.7% of households in Brent have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brent?
22.6% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Brent worked from home, and 86.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brent CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brent CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brent 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 Brent CDP, Florida (place:08300, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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