How long is the commute from Lake Alfred, FL?
Workers who live in Lake Alfred, FL take an average of 31.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
12.9% work from home.
5.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.9 minutes (±5.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.5%
How people in Lake Alfred get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Alfred | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.0% (±11.3 points) | 75.0% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.4% (±7.5 points) | 8.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±3.3 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.5% (±4.4 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.9% (±6.8 points) | 12.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Lake Alfred, the average commute is not measurably different from Polk County (30.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake Alfred, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Polk County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Polk County, Lake Alfred ranks 13 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 177 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Alfred
| Vehicles available | Lake Alfred | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% (±5.3 points) | 5.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.0% (±8.7 points) | 38.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% (±9.0 points) | 38.3% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.6% (±6.2 points) | 17.8% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Lake Alfred, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Polk County (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lake Alfred
| Lake Alfred | Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.9% (±6.8 points) | 12.4% (±0.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.2% (±6.2 points) | 96.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.2% (±6.2 points) | 90.7% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Alfred, 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 Lake Alfred
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Alfred | — | 31.9 minutes (±5.0) | — |
| Auburndale | 5.3 mi | 33.3 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Haines City | 6.3 mi | 35.5 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Winter Haven | 6.4 mi | 28.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Davenport | 6.7 mi | 41.3 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Inwood | 7.5 mi | 39.2 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Polk City | 7.5 mi | 32.2 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Hamilton | 8.2 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cypress Gardens | 9.4 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Davenport, FL (41.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 12 | Polk City | 32.2 minutes (±4.6) |
| 13 | Lake Alfred | 31.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 14 | Eagle Lake | 31.4 minutes (±5.7) |
| 15 | Cypress Gardens | 30.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 16 | Alturas | 29.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 17 (tie) | Combee Settlement | 29.2 minutes (±8.3) |
| 17 (tie) | Crystal Lake | 29.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 19 | Highland City | 29.0 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 13 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 Lake Alfred
How long is the average commute in Lake Alfred?
Workers who live in Lake Alfred, FL take an average of 31.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Alfred without a car?
5.5% of households in Lake Alfred have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Alfred?
12.9% (±6.8 points) of workers who live in Lake Alfred worked from home, and 88.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Alfred city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Alfred city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Alfred 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 Lake Alfred city, Florida (place:37525, 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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