How long is the commute from Gainesville, FL?
Workers who live in Gainesville, FL take an average of 18.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.9% of workers drive alone to work.
4.9% take public transportation.
4.1% of workers walk to work.
14.7% work from home.
10.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.8 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 4.9%
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Households without a car
- 10.8%
How people in Gainesville get to work
| Means of transportation | Gainesville | Alachua County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.9% (±2.2 points) | 68.0% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.1% (±1.3 points) | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.9% (±1.0 points) | 2.9% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.1% (±0.8 points) | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.3% (±0.9 points) | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.7% (±1.5 points) | 14.1% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Gainesville, the average commute is lower than in Alachua County (21.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gainesville, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Alachua County (2.9%).
It is also higher than in Florida (1.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Alachua County, Gainesville ranks 9 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 804 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gainesville
| Vehicles available | Gainesville | Alachua County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.8% (±1.3 points) | 8.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.3% (±2.0 points) | 38.6% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.2% (±1.7 points) | 36.9% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.8% (±1.5 points) | 16.0% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Gainesville, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Alachua County (8.4%).
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 Gainesville
| Gainesville | Alachua County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.7% (±1.5 points) | 14.1% (±1.0 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±0.6 points) | 97.1% (±0.5 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.6% (±1.5 points) | 88.0% (±1.1 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Gainesville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Alachua County (88.0%).
It is also lower than in Florida (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Gainesville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | — | 18.8 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Alachua | 9.7 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| La Crosse | 12 mi | 26.5 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Micanopy | 13 mi | 21.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Waldo | 13 mi | 23.9 minutes (±13.4) | Not measurably different |
| Brooker | 14 mi | 34.0 minutes (±12.0) | Higher |
| Newberry | 15 mi | 31.3 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Archer | 16 mi | 27.9 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Hawthorne | 16 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Alachua, FL (24.3 minutes), La Crosse, FL (26.5 minutes), Brooker, FL (34.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Alachua County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | La Crosse | 26.5 minutes (±6.7) |
| 4 | Hawthorne | 25.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 5 | High Springs | 25.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Alachua | 24.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 7 | Waldo | 23.9 minutes (±13.4) |
| 8 | Micanopy | 21.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Gainesville | 18.8 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 7 of 9 places in Alachua 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 Gainesville
How long is the average commute in Gainesville?
Workers who live in Gainesville, FL take an average of 18.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gainesville without a car?
10.8% of households in Gainesville have no vehicle, and 4.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gainesville?
14.7% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Gainesville worked from home, and 85.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gainesville city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gainesville city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gainesville 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 Gainesville city, Florida (place:25175, 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
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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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