How long is the commute from Dover, FL?
Workers who live in Dover, FL take an average of 34.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
14.1% work from home.
17.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.5 minutes (±11.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Households without a car
- 17.8%
How people in Dover get to work
| Means of transportation | Dover | Hillsborough County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 54.8% (±15.2 points) | 66.5% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.6% (±10.5 points) | 8.6% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±2.7 points) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 11.2% (±9.8 points) | 2.2% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.1% (±8.6 points) | 20.7% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Dover, the average commute is not measurably different from Hillsborough County (28.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dover, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hillsborough County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Hillsborough County, Dover ranks 7 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 99 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dover
| Vehicles available | Dover | Hillsborough County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.8% (±20.9 points) | 5.8% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.5% (±14.0 points) | 37.9% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% (±14.8 points) | 39.6% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.3% (±9.6 points) | 16.6% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Dover, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hillsborough County (5.8%).
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 Dover
| Dover | Hillsborough County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.1% (±8.6 points) | 20.7% (±0.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 82.6% (±21.3 points) | 97.4% (±0.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 76.1% (±22.3 points) | 93.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Dover, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hillsborough County (93.9%).
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 Dover
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | — | 34.5 minutes (±11.5) | — |
| Seffner | 2.8 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Mango | 4.7 mi | 33.1 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Valrico | 4.7 mi | 31.5 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Brandon | 5.4 mi | 28.4 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Thonotosassa | 5.7 mi | 29.8 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Plant City | 7.2 mi | 28.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomingdale | 7.8 mi | 31.2 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| East Lake-Orient Park | 8.2 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hillsborough County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fish Hawk | 38.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 2 | Wimauma | 37.8 minutes (±4.8) |
| 3 | Balm | 36.6 minutes (±6.3) |
| 4 | Ruskin | 35.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 5 | Apollo Beach | 35.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Riverview | 34.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 7 | Dover | 34.5 minutes (±11.5) |
| 8 | Sun City Center | 33.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 9 | Mango | 33.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 10 | Gibsonton | 33.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 11 | Lutz | 31.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 12 | Valrico | 31.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 13 (tie) | Keystone | 31.4 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Hillsborough County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Dover 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 Dover
How long is the average commute in Dover?
Workers who live in Dover, FL take an average of 34.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dover without a car?
17.8% of households in Dover have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dover?
14.1% (±8.6 points) of workers who live in Dover worked from home, and 76.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover 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 Dover CDP, Florida (place:18075, 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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