How long is the commute from Freeport, FL?
Workers who live in Freeport, FL take an average of 37.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
17.5% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 37.3 minutes (±5.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.5%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Freeport get to work
| Means of transportation | Freeport | Walton County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.4% (±7.3 points) | 68.9% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.4% (±7.3 points) | 11.6% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.2% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±2.6 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.5% (±6.5 points) | 16.3% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Freeport, the average commute is higher than in Walton County (29.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Freeport, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Walton County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Walton County, Freeport ranks 1 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 47 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Freeport
| Vehicles available | Freeport | Walton County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±1.6 points) | 3.5% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.8% (±7.3 points) | 31.7% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.9% (±7.6 points) | 42.3% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.4% (±8.0 points) | 22.5% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Freeport, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Walton County (3.5%).
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 Freeport
| Freeport | Walton County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.5% (±6.5 points) | 16.3% (±1.8 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±1.2 points) | 97.3% (±0.9 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.4% (±3.7 points) | 92.5% (±1.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Freeport, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Walton County (92.5%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Freeport
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport | — | 37.3 minutes (±5.9) | — |
| DeFuniak Springs | 14 mi | 26.1 minutes (±4.9) | Lower |
| Miramar Beach | 15 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Ebro | 15 mi | 27.9 minutes (±5.1) | Lower |
| Ponce de Leon | 19 mi | 30.7 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Laguna Beach | 20 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Niceville | 21 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Destin | 21 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Valparaiso | 23 mi | 17.4 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: DeFuniak Springs, FL (26.1 minutes), Miramar Beach, FL (22.9 minutes), Ebro, FL (27.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Walton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freeport | 37.3 minutes (±5.9) |
| 2 | Paxton | 28.8 minutes (±5.9) |
| 3 | DeFuniak Springs | 26.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Miramar Beach | 22.9 minutes (±3.4) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Freeport
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Freeport, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Freeport beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Freeport, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Freeport
How long is the average commute in Freeport?
Workers who live in Freeport, FL take an average of 37.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Freeport without a car?
1.9% of households in Freeport have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Freeport?
17.5% (±6.5 points) of workers who live in Freeport worked from home, and 96.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Freeport city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Freeport city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Freeport city, 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 Freeport city, Florida (place:24825, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in Freeport at a glance
- Median rent in Freeport
- Rent by bedrooms in Freeport
- Rent burden in Freeport
- Renters and owners in Freeport
- Income and affordability in Freeport
- Home values in Freeport
- Homeowner costs in Freeport
- Property taxes in Freeport
- Types of homes in Freeport
- Bedrooms in Freeport
- Vacancy rate in Freeport
- Heating fuel in Freeport
- Population growth in Freeport
- How long people stay in Freeport
- Florida landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Walton County
- Florida places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in Florida