How long is the commute from Gateway, FL?
Workers who live in Gateway, FL take an average of 30.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
23.1% work from home.
1.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.8 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 23.1%
- Households without a car
- 1.2%
How people in Gateway get to work
| Means of transportation | Gateway | Lee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.7% (±6.6 points) | 70.8% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±3.4 points) | 9.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.5% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±2.0 points) | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.1% (±6.4 points) | 15.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Gateway, the average commute is not measurably different from Lee County (29.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gateway, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lee County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lee County, Gateway ranks 6 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 229 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gateway
| Vehicles available | Gateway | Lee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% (±1.1 points) | 5.0% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.1% (±7.0 points) | 41.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.6% (±7.2 points) | 38.9% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.0% (±3.2 points) | 14.6% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Gateway, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lee County (5.0%).
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 Gateway
| Gateway | Lee County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.1% (±6.4 points) | 15.4% (±0.6 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±4.5 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.2% (±4.7 points) | 92.1% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Gateway, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lee County (92.1%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Gateway
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway | — | 30.8 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Buckingham | 4.5 mi | 30.4 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Myers | 5.9 mi | 25.2 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Lehigh Acres | 7.1 mi | 38.2 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Villas | 7.7 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | 7.8 mi | 16.6 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Tice | 7.9 mi | 28.8 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Three Oaks | 8.0 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Pine Manor | 8.0 mi | 23.1 minutes (±4.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fort Myers, FL (25.2 minutes), Villas, FL (23.5 minutes), Florida Gulf Coast University, FL (16.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lehigh Acres, FL (38.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lehigh Acres | 38.2 minutes (±1.1) |
| 2 | Olga | 37.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 3 | Alva | 34.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Punta Rassa | 32.3 minutes (±9.1) |
| 5 | Lochmoor Waterway Estates | 31.5 minutes (±5.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Gateway | 30.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 (tie) | Verandah | 30.8 minutes (±4.8) |
| 8 | Buckingham | 30.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 9 | Cape Coral | 29.9 minutes (±0.7) |
| 10 | Fort Myers Shores | 29.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 11 | Suncoast Estates | 29.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 12 | Tice | 28.8 minutes (±4.3) |
Showing 12 of 33 places in Lee County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Gateway 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 Gateway
How long is the average commute in Gateway?
Workers who live in Gateway, FL take an average of 30.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gateway without a car?
1.2% of households in Gateway have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gateway?
23.1% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in Gateway worked from home, and 94.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gateway CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gateway CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gateway CDP, 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 Gateway CDP, Florida (place:25655, in state:12).
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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