How long is the commute from Fort Myers, FL?
Workers who live in Fort Myers, FL take an average of 25.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
13.8% work from home.
10.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.2 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Households without a car
- 10.2%
How people in Fort Myers get to work
| Means of transportation | Fort Myers | Lee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.1% (±2.0 points) | 70.8% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.1% (±1.8 points) | 9.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 0.5% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.4 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±0.7 points) | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.8% (±1.7 points) | 15.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Fort Myers, the average commute is lower than in Lee County (29.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fort Myers, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Lee County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lee County, Fort Myers ranks 21 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 566 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fort Myers
| Vehicles available | Fort Myers | Lee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.2% (±1.4 points) | 5.0% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.4% (±2.3 points) | 41.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.6% (±2.1 points) | 38.9% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.8% (±0.8 points) | 14.6% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Fort Myers, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lee County (5.0%).
It is also higher than in Florida (6.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fort Myers
| Fort Myers | Lee County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.8% (±1.7 points) | 15.4% (±0.6 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±1.1 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.9% (±1.6 points) | 92.1% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fort Myers, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Lee County (92.1%).
It is also lower than in Florida (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fort Myers
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers | — | 25.2 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Tice | 3.9 mi | 28.8 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Manor | 4.3 mi | 23.1 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Whiskey Creek | 4.9 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lochmoor Waterway Estates | 4.9 mi | 31.5 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Villas | 5.3 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Buckingham | 5.5 mi | 30.4 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Gateway | 5.9 mi | 30.8 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Palmona Park | 6.2 mi | 27.5 minutes (±10.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL (31.5 minutes), Buckingham, FL (30.4 minutes), Gateway, FL (30.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Palmona Park | 27.5 minutes (±10.4) |
| 16 | Bokeelia | 27.4 minutes (±5.8) |
| 17 | Estero | 26.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 18 | Three Oaks | 25.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 19 | Iona | 25.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 20 | Burnt Store Marina | 25.4 minutes (±9.5) |
| 21 | Fort Myers | 25.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 22 | Whiskey Creek | 24.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 23 | Cypress Lake | 24.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 24 | Bonita Springs | 24.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 25 (tie) | Harlem Heights | 23.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 25 (tie) | Villas | 23.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 27 | Pine Island Center | 23.4 minutes (±4.1) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Lee 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 Fort Myers
How long is the average commute in Fort Myers?
Workers who live in Fort Myers, FL take an average of 25.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fort Myers without a car?
10.2% of households in Fort Myers have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fort Myers?
13.8% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Fort Myers worked from home, and 89.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Myers city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Myers city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Myers city, Florida
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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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