How long is the commute from Clearwater, FL?
Workers who live in Clearwater, FL take an average of 22.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.0% of workers drive alone to work.
3.7% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
20.7% work from home.
8.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.7 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 3.7%
- Work from home
- 20.7%
- Households without a car
- 8.9%
How people in Clearwater get to work
| Means of transportation | Clearwater | Pinellas County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.0% (±1.9 points) | 67.6% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±1.0 points) | 7.1% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.7% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±0.9 points) | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.7% (±1.8 points) | 20.0% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Clearwater, the average commute is lower than in Pinellas County (25.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Clearwater, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Pinellas County (1.3%).
It is also higher than in Florida (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Pinellas County, Clearwater ranks 31 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 708 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Clearwater
| Vehicles available | Clearwater | Pinellas County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% (±1.5 points) | 6.9% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.6% (±1.9 points) | 45.3% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.0% (±1.7 points) | 35.7% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.6% (±1.4 points) | 12.1% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Clearwater, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Pinellas County (6.9%).
It is also higher than in Florida (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Clearwater
| Clearwater | Pinellas County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.7% (±1.8 points) | 20.0% (±0.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±1.1 points) | 95.9% (±0.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.2% (±1.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Clearwater, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Pinellas County (90.5%).
It is also lower than in Florida (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Clearwater
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater | — | 22.7 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Greenbriar | 2.5 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Belleair | 3.9 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Dunedin | 4.3 mi | 24.9 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Safety Harbor | 4.8 mi | 24.9 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Largo | 4.9 mi | 24.9 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Belleair Bluffs | 5.1 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Belleair Beach | 5.2 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| South Highpoint | 5.9 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Highpoint, FL (20.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dunedin, FL (24.9 minutes), Safety Harbor, FL (24.9 minutes), Largo, FL (24.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pinellas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Oldsmar | 24.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 26 | Greenbriar | 24.3 minutes (±4.8) |
| 27 | Indian Shores | 24.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 28 | Feather Sound | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 29 | Ridgecrest | 23.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 30 | Gulfport | 23.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 31 | Clearwater | 22.7 minutes (±0.7) |
| 32 | Pinellas Park | 22.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 33 | Belleair Bluffs | 22.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 34 | South Highpoint | 20.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 35 | Belleair | 20.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 36 | South Pasadena | 20.1 minutes (±5.0) |
Showing 12 of 36 places in Pinellas 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 Clearwater
How long is the average commute in Clearwater?
Workers who live in Clearwater, FL take an average of 22.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Clearwater without a car?
8.9% of households in Clearwater have no vehicle, and 3.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Clearwater?
20.7% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Clearwater worked from home, and 87.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clearwater city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clearwater city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clearwater 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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