How long is the commute from Cape Coral, FL?
Workers who live in Cape Coral, FL take an average of 29.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
15.0% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.9 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 15.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Cape Coral get to work
| Means of transportation | Cape Coral | Lee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.6% (±1.6 points) | 70.8% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±1.0 points) | 9.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.2 points) | 0.5% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±0.4 points) | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.0% (±1.3 points) | 15.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Cape Coral, the average commute is not measurably different from Lee County (29.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cape Coral, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lee County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lee County, Cape Coral ranks 9 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 280 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cape Coral
| Vehicles available | Cape Coral | Lee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±0.7 points) | 5.0% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% (±1.5 points) | 41.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% (±1.6 points) | 38.9% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.2% (±1.3 points) | 14.6% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Cape Coral, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lee County (5.0%).
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 Cape Coral
| Cape Coral | Lee County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.0% (±1.3 points) | 15.4% (±0.6 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±0.8 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.9% (±1.1 points) | 92.1% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cape Coral, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lee County (92.1%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cape Coral
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral | — | 29.9 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Lochmoor Waterway Estates | 5.6 mi | 31.5 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Palmona Park | 7.1 mi | 27.5 minutes (±10.4) | Not measurably different |
| McGregor | 7.7 mi | 23.0 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Pine Island Center | 8.1 mi | 23.4 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
| Whiskey Creek | 8.4 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Pine Manor | 8.8 mi | 23.1 minutes (±4.2) | Lower |
| Iona | 9.0 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Burnt Store Marina | 9.2 mi | 25.4 minutes (±9.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: McGregor, FL (23.0 minutes), Pine Island Center, FL (23.4 minutes), Whiskey Creek, FL (24.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Alva | 34.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Punta Rassa | 32.3 minutes (±9.1) |
| 5 | Lochmoor Waterway Estates | 31.5 minutes (±5.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Gateway | 30.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 (tie) | Verandah | 30.8 minutes (±4.8) |
| 8 | Buckingham | 30.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 9 | Cape Coral | 29.9 minutes (±0.7) |
| 10 | Fort Myers Shores | 29.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 11 | Suncoast Estates | 29.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 12 | Tice | 28.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 13 | North Fort Myers | 28.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 14 | San Carlos Park | 27.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 15 | Palmona Park | 27.5 minutes (±10.4) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Lee 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 Cape Coral
How long is the average commute in Cape Coral?
Workers who live in Cape Coral, FL take an average of 29.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cape Coral without a car?
3.5% of households in Cape Coral have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cape Coral?
15.0% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Cape Coral worked from home, and 92.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Coral city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Coral city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Coral 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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