How long is the commute from DeFuniak Springs, FL?
Workers who live in DeFuniak Springs, FL take an average of 26.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
9.5% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.1 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in DeFuniak Springs get to work
| Means of transportation | DeFuniak Springs | Walton County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.0% (±6.9 points) | 68.9% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.5% (±6.2 points) | 11.6% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.2% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.5% (±5.2 points) | 16.3% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In DeFuniak Springs, the average commute is not measurably different from Walton County (29.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In DeFuniak Springs, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Walton County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Walton County, DeFuniak Springs ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 509 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in DeFuniak Springs
| Vehicles available | DeFuniak Springs | Walton County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±3.6 points) | 3.5% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.9% (±7.8 points) | 31.7% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±8.8 points) | 42.3% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.3% (±5.3 points) | 22.5% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In DeFuniak Springs, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Walton County (3.5%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in DeFuniak Springs
| DeFuniak Springs | Walton County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.5% (±5.2 points) | 16.3% (±1.8 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% (±1.2 points) | 97.3% (±0.9 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.6% (±4.9 points) | 92.5% (±1.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In DeFuniak Springs, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Walton County (92.5%).
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 DeFuniak Springs
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeFuniak Springs | — | 26.1 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| Ponce de Leon | 11 mi | 30.7 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Freeport | 14 mi | 37.3 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Westville | 17 mi | 40.4 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Caryville | 19 mi | 44.2 minutes (±16.5) | Higher |
| Paxton | 22 mi | 28.8 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ebro | 23 mi | 27.9 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Niceville | 25 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Florala | 25 mi | 40.1 minutes (±8.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Freeport, FL (37.3 minutes), Westville, FL (40.4 minutes), Caryville, FL (44.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Walton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freeport | 37.3 minutes (±5.9) |
| 2 | Paxton | 28.8 minutes (±5.9) |
| 3 | DeFuniak Springs | 26.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Miramar Beach | 22.9 minutes (±3.4) |
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 DeFuniak Springs
How long is the average commute in DeFuniak Springs?
Workers who live in DeFuniak Springs, FL take an average of 26.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in DeFuniak Springs without a car?
7.3% of households in DeFuniak Springs have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in DeFuniak Springs?
9.5% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in DeFuniak Springs worked from home, and 91.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeFuniak Springs city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeFuniak Springs city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeFuniak Springs city, 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 DeFuniak Springs city, Florida (place:16800, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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