How long is the commute from Highland Beach, FL?
Workers who live in Highland Beach, FL take an average of 22.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
4.1% of workers walk to work.
44.7% work from home.
0.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.9 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 44.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.6%
How people in Highland Beach get to work
| Means of transportation | Highland Beach | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 49.3% (±12.7 points) | 69.5% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 9.9% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.1% (±3.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.7 points) | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 44.7% (±12.8 points) | 15.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Highland Beach, the average commute is not measurably different from Palm Beach County (26.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Highland Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Palm Beach County (1.5%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Palm Beach County, Highland Beach ranks 39 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 697 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Highland Beach
| Vehicles available | Highland Beach | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 6.0% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 52.5% (±8.1 points) | 40.8% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±8.3 points) | 37.6% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.9% (±3.3 points) | 15.5% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Highland Beach, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Palm Beach County (6.0%).
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 Highland Beach
| Highland Beach | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 44.7% (±12.8 points) | 15.4% (±0.4 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±2.2 points) | 96.8% (±0.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.3% (±4.9 points) | 91.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Highland Beach, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Palm Beach County (91.4%).
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 Highland Beach
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Beach | — | 22.9 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Delray Beach | 3.5 mi | 23.0 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Boca Raton | 3.6 mi | 21.2 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Gulf Stream | 5.2 mi | 22.2 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Briny Breezes | 6.8 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Golf | 6.8 mi | 20.1 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield Beach | 7.9 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Boynton Beach | 8.1 mi | 26.2 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean Ridge | 8.3 mi | 33.3 minutes (±7.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ocean Ridge, FL (33.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Palm Beach County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Pine Air | 23.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 34 | Mangonia Park | 23.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 35 (tie) | Lake Belvedere Estates | 23.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 35 (tie) | Palm Beach | 23.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 37 | West Palm Beach | 23.4 minutes (±0.7) |
| 38 | Delray Beach | 23.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 39 (tie) | Highland Beach | 22.9 minutes (±5.4) |
| 39 (tie) | Palm Beach Gardens | 22.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 41 (tie) | Lantana | 22.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 41 (tie) | Plantation Mobile Home Park | 22.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 43 (tie) | Cloud Lake | 22.5 minutes (±10.4) |
| 43 (tie) | Gun Club Estates | 22.5 minutes (±7.6) |
| 45 | Gulf Stream | 22.2 minutes (±7.1) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Palm Beach 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 Highland Beach
How long is the average commute in Highland Beach?
Workers who live in Highland Beach, FL take an average of 22.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Highland Beach without a car?
0.6% of households in Highland Beach have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Highland Beach?
44.7% (±12.8 points) of workers who live in Highland Beach worked from home, and 89.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland Beach town, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland Beach town, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland Beach town, Florida
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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 last updated on .
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