How long is the commute from Haines City, FL?
Workers who live in Haines City, FL take an average of 35.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
10.4% work from home.
9.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.5 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Households without a car
- 9.0%
How people in Haines City get to work
| Means of transportation | Haines City | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.4% (±3.5 points) | 75.0% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±2.3 points) | 8.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.1 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.4% (±2.5 points) | 12.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Haines City, the average commute is higher than in Polk County (30.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Haines City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Polk County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Polk County, Haines City ranks 5 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 73 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Haines City
| Vehicles available | Haines City | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.0% (±2.8 points) | 5.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.4% (±4.8 points) | 38.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% (±4.9 points) | 38.3% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.0% (±3.1 points) | 17.8% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Haines City, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Polk County (5.4%).
It is also higher than in Florida (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Haines City
| Haines City | Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.4% (±2.5 points) | 12.4% (±0.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±1.2 points) | 96.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±2.6 points) | 90.7% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Haines City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Polk County (90.7%).
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 Haines City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City | — | 35.5 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Davenport | 3.4 mi | 41.3 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Lake Hamilton | 4.4 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Grenelefe | 6.1 mi | 33.0 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Alfred | 6.3 mi | 31.9 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Dundee | 6.7 mi | 35.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Poinciana | 8.4 mi | 46.8 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Winter Haven | 8.5 mi | 28.4 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Cypress Gardens | 8.8 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Hamilton, FL (27.1 minutes), Winter Haven, FL (28.4 minutes), Cypress Gardens, FL (30.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Davenport, FL (41.3 minutes), Poinciana, FL (46.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poinciana | 46.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 2 | Davenport | 41.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Fort Meade | 40.2 minutes (±12.0) |
| 4 | Inwood | 39.2 minutes (±7.2) |
| 5 | Haines City | 35.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 6 (tie) | Dundee | 35.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Wahneta | 35.3 minutes (±5.6) |
| 8 | Loughman | 33.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 9 | Auburndale | 33.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 10 | Grenelefe | 33.0 minutes (±6.1) |
| 11 | Willow Oak | 32.3 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 11 of 36 places in Polk 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 Haines City
How long is the average commute in Haines City?
Workers who live in Haines City, FL take an average of 35.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Haines City without a car?
9.0% of households in Haines City have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Haines City?
10.4% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Haines City worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Haines City city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Haines City city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Haines City 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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