How long is the commute from Fort Pierce, FL?
Workers who live in Fort Pierce, FL take an average of 27.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
11.3% work from home.
11.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.4 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Households without a car
- 11.1%
How people in Fort Pierce get to work
| Means of transportation | Fort Pierce | St. Lucie County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.2% (±3.8 points) | 76.2% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.5% (±3.4 points) | 8.7% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±1.3 points) | 1.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.3% (±2.7 points) | 12.1% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Fort Pierce, the average commute is not measurably different from St. Lucie County (29.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fort Pierce, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from St. Lucie County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In St. Lucie County, Fort Pierce ranks 4 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 431 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fort Pierce
| Vehicles available | Fort Pierce | St. Lucie County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.1% (±2.6 points) | 4.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.7% (±3.6 points) | 36.9% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.0% (±3.7 points) | 40.1% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.2% (±2.6 points) | 18.6% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Fort Pierce, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in St. Lucie County (4.4%).
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 Pierce
| Fort Pierce | St. Lucie County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.3% (±2.7 points) | 12.1% (±0.8 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±1.8 points) | 96.9% (±0.6 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.9% (±2.1 points) | 92.6% (±0.8 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fort Pierce, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in St. Lucie County (92.6%).
It is also lower than in Florida (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fort Pierce
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce | — | 27.4 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Fort Pierce South | 1.3 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Pierce North | 3.5 mi | 21.2 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| White City | 3.7 mi | 21.1 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| St. Lucie Village | 5.1 mi | 22.6 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Indian River Estates | 5.6 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| River Park | 7.2 mi | 29.4 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lakewood Park | 8.3 mi | 33.8 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| South Beach | 10 mi | 25.9 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fort Pierce North, FL (21.2 minutes), White City, FL (21.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lakewood Park, FL (33.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across St. Lucie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakewood Park | 33.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 2 | Port St. Lucie | 30.5 minutes (±0.8) |
| 3 | River Park | 29.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 4 | Fort Pierce | 27.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 | Hutchinson Island South | 26.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 6 | Fort Pierce South | 25.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 | Indian River Estates | 23.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 8 | St. Lucie Village | 22.6 minutes (±6.1) |
| 9 | Fort Pierce North | 21.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 10 | White City | 21.1 minutes (±2.7) |
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 Pierce
How long is the average commute in Fort Pierce?
Workers who live in Fort Pierce, FL take an average of 27.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fort Pierce without a car?
11.1% of households in Fort Pierce have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fort Pierce?
11.3% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Fort Pierce worked from home, and 85.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Pierce city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Pierce city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Pierce 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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