How long is the commute from Cortez, FL?
Workers who live in Cortez, FL take an average of 33.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.0% of workers walk to work.
15.1% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.2 minutes (±7.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Cortez get to work
| Means of transportation | Cortez | Manatee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.8% (±8.8 points) | 69.9% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.2% (±3.2 points) | 9.9% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.0% (±5.9 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.9% (±2.7 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.1% (±7.0 points) | 15.8% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Cortez, the average commute is not measurably different from Manatee County (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cortez, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Manatee County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Manatee County, Cortez ranks 2 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 132 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cortez
| Vehicles available | Cortez | Manatee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±3.9 points) | 4.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.3% (±8.0 points) | 40.8% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% (±8.0 points) | 39.2% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.9% (±2.4 points) | 15.7% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Cortez, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Manatee County (4.4%).
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 Cortez
| Cortez | Manatee County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.1% (±7.0 points) | 15.8% (±0.9 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±3.1 points) | 96.7% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.4% (±7.3 points) | 91.7% (±0.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cortez, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Manatee County (91.7%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cortez
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortez | — | 33.2 minutes (±7.8) | — |
| Bradenton Beach | 1.8 mi | 46.3 minutes (±16.6) | Not measurably different |
| West Bradenton | 4.1 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Holmes Beach | 4.1 mi | 28.8 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Longboat Key | 4.9 mi | 23.7 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| South Bradenton | 5.2 mi | 24.8 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Bradenton | 5.8 mi | 25.2 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Anna Maria | 5.9 mi | 18.5 minutes (±11.9) | Lower |
| Bayshore Gardens | 6.1 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Bradenton, FL (23.2 minutes), Longboat Key, FL (23.7 minutes), South Bradenton, FL (24.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Manatee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradenton Beach | 46.3 minutes (±16.6) |
| 2 | Cortez | 33.2 minutes (±7.8) |
| 3 | Ellenton | 29.5 minutes (±7.4) |
| 4 | Holmes Beach | 28.8 minutes (±8.1) |
| 5 | Lakewood Ranch | 27.9 minutes (±1.8) |
| 6 | Whitfield | 27.1 minutes (±6.3) |
| 7 | Memphis | 26.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 8 | Palmetto | 25.5 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 8 of 16 places in Manatee County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Cortez 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 Cortez
How long is the average commute in Cortez?
Workers who live in Cortez, FL take an average of 33.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cortez without a car?
4.2% of households in Cortez have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cortez?
15.1% (±7.0 points) of workers who live in Cortez worked from home, and 87.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortez CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortez CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortez 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 Cortez CDP, Florida (place:14700, 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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