How long is the commute from Desoto Lakes, FL?
Workers who live in Desoto Lakes, FL take an average of 25.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
0.0% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.8 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Desoto Lakes get to work
| Means of transportation | Desoto Lakes | Sarasota County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.1% (±13.0 points) | 71.5% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.9% (±12.6 points) | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.0% (±4.9 points) | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 16.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Desoto Lakes, the average commute is not measurably different from Sarasota County (24.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Desoto Lakes, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sarasota County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Sarasota County, Desoto Lakes ranks 6 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 531 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Desoto Lakes
| Vehicles available | Desoto Lakes | Sarasota County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±4.3 points) | 4.1% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.6% (±15.0 points) | 42.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.3% (±15.6 points) | 39.4% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.1% (±13.0 points) | 14.0% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Desoto Lakes, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sarasota County (4.1%).
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 Desoto Lakes
| Desoto Lakes | Sarasota County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 16.6% (±0.8 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±3.4 points) | 96.4% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.8% (±3.4 points) | 92.9% (±0.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Desoto Lakes, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Sarasota County (92.9%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Desoto Lakes
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Lakes | — | 25.8 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Kensington Park | 1.7 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| The Meadows | 1.9 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| North Sarasota | 2.2 mi | 27.0 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sarasota | 4.0 mi | 20.7 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Fruitville | 4.1 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Whitfield | 4.6 mi | 27.1 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sarasota Springs | 5.2 mi | 23.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Southgate | 5.3 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sarasota, FL (20.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sarasota County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Miakka | 43.3 minutes (±12.2) |
| 2 | Siesta Key | 37.2 minutes (±12.7) |
| 3 | North Port | 29.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 4 | North Sarasota | 27.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 5 | Venice | 26.1 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | Desoto Lakes | 25.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 7 | Fruitville | 25.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 8 | Kensington Park | 25.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 9 | Palmer Ranch | 24.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | Laurel | 24.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 11 | Lake Sarasota | 24.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 12 | Warm Mineral Springs | 24.5 minutes (±4.7) |
Showing 12 of 28 places in Sarasota County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Desoto Lakes 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Desoto Lakes
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Desoto Lakes, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Desoto Lakes beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Desoto Lakes, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Desoto Lakes
How long is the average commute in Desoto Lakes?
Workers who live in Desoto Lakes, FL take an average of 25.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Desoto Lakes without a car?
3.9% of households in Desoto Lakes have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Desoto Lakes?
0.0% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in Desoto Lakes worked from home, and 97.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Desoto Lakes CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Desoto Lakes CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Desoto Lakes 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 Desoto Lakes CDP, Florida (place:17300, 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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in Desoto Lakes at a glance
- Median rent in Desoto Lakes
- Renters and owners in Desoto Lakes
- Income and affordability in Desoto Lakes
- Home values in Desoto Lakes
- Homeowner costs in Desoto Lakes
- Property taxes in Desoto Lakes
- Types of homes in Desoto Lakes
- Age of homes in Desoto Lakes
- Heating fuel in Desoto Lakes
- Population growth in Desoto Lakes
- Florida landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Sarasota County
- Florida places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in Florida