How long is the commute from East Lake, FL?
Workers who live in East Lake, FL take an average of 28.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
25.8% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.3 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 25.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in East Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | East Lake | Pinellas County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.2% (±2.9 points) | 67.6% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±1.9 points) | 7.1% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 1.3% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±1.5 points) | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.8% (±2.3 points) | 20.0% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In East Lake, the average commute is higher than in Pinellas County (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In East Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Pinellas County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pinellas County, East Lake ranks 10 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 372 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in East Lake
| Vehicles available | East Lake | Pinellas County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±1.6 points) | 6.9% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.3% (±2.9 points) | 45.3% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% (±2.9 points) | 35.7% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.7% (±2.2 points) | 12.1% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In East Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Pinellas County (6.9%).
It is also lower than in Florida (6.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in East Lake
| East Lake | Pinellas County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.8% (±2.3 points) | 20.0% (±0.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±0.8 points) | 95.9% (±0.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.4% (±1.2 points) | 90.5% (±0.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In East Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Pinellas County (90.5%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near East Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lake | — | 28.3 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Trinity | 4.8 mi | 30.0 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Palm Harbor | 4.9 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Keystone | 4.9 mi | 31.4 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Oldsmar | 5.3 mi | 24.7 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Holiday | 5.5 mi | 29.8 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Tarpon Springs | 5.8 mi | 28.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Elfers | 6.6 mi | 30.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Westchase | 6.7 mi | 27.8 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oldsmar, FL (24.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Keystone, FL (31.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pinellas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Redington Beach | 33.8 minutes (±5.8) |
| 5 | Treasure Island | 31.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 6 | Bay Pines | 30.9 minutes (±8.4) |
| 7 | Redington Shores | 29.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 8 | West Lealman | 28.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 9 | Tarpon Springs | 28.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | East Lake | 28.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 11 (tie) | Kenneth City | 26.7 minutes (±9.2) |
| 11 (tie) | Palm Harbor | 26.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 13 | Bear Creek | 26.4 minutes (±6.6) |
| 14 | Seminole | 26.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 15 | St. Pete Beach | 26.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 16 | Belleair Beach | 25.8 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Pinellas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
East Lake 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 East Lake
How long is the average commute in East Lake?
Workers who live in East Lake, FL take an average of 28.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in East Lake without a car?
3.5% of households in East Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in East Lake?
25.8% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in East Lake worked from home, and 95.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Lake CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Lake CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Lake CDP, 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 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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