How long is the commute from Destin, FL?
Workers who live in Destin, FL take an average of 26.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
16.4% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.0 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in Destin get to work
| Means of transportation | Destin | Okaloosa County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.7% (±5.4 points) | 76.7% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±4.0 points) | 10.3% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.2% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±1.5 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.4% (±4.4 points) | 9.7% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Destin, the average commute is not measurably different from Okaloosa County (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Destin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Okaloosa County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Okaloosa County, Destin ranks 3 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 516 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Destin
| Vehicles available | Destin | Okaloosa County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±2.2 points) | 3.6% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% (±4.7 points) | 31.6% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.2% (±4.9 points) | 42.7% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.7% (±4.0 points) | 22.1% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Destin, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Okaloosa County (3.6%).
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 Destin
| Destin | Okaloosa County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.4% (±4.4 points) | 9.7% (±0.9 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±0.9 points) | 97.4% (±0.5 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±1.6 points) | 93.2% (±0.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Destin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Okaloosa County (93.2%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Destin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destin | — | 26.0 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Eglin AFB | 6.1 mi | 14.1 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Lake Lorraine | 6.1 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Valparaiso | 6.4 mi | 17.4 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Shalimar | 7.2 mi | 19.9 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
| Miramar Beach | 7.7 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cinco Bayou | 8.3 mi | 18.2 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean City | 8.5 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Niceville | 8.6 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Eglin AFB, FL (14.1 minutes), Lake Lorraine, FL (21.3 minutes), Valparaiso, FL (17.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Okaloosa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurel Hill | 39.3 minutes (±5.6) |
| 2 | Crestview | 30.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 3 | Destin | 26.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 4 | Mary Esther | 25.1 minutes (±7.3) |
| 5 (tie) | Niceville | 25.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 5 (tie) | Ocean City | 25.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 | Wright | 24.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 8 | Fort Walton Beach | 22.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 | Lake Lorraine | 21.3 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 9 of 14 places in Okaloosa 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 Destin
How long is the average commute in Destin?
Workers who live in Destin, FL take an average of 26.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Destin without a car?
4.0% of households in Destin have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Destin?
16.4% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Destin worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Destin city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Destin city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Destin city, Florida
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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 last updated on .
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