How long is the commute from Lake Helen, FL?
Workers who live in Lake Helen, FL take an average of 30.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
9.0% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.2 minutes (±6.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Lake Helen get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Helen | Volusia County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.2% (±9.2 points) | 72.7% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.3% (±2.4 points) | 9.3% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.2% (±5.1 points) | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.0% (±7.4 points) | 14.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Lake Helen, the average commute is not measurably different from Volusia County (27.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake Helen, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Volusia County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Volusia County, Lake Helen ranks 7 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 266 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Helen
| Vehicles available | Lake Helen | Volusia County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±2.7 points) | 5.3% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.1% (±5.9 points) | 38.2% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.9% (±13.2 points) | 39.4% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.7% (±14.3 points) | 17.0% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Lake Helen, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Volusia County (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (6.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lake Helen
| Lake Helen | Volusia County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.0% (±7.4 points) | 14.4% (±0.7 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±1.5 points) | 96.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.4% (±4.8 points) | 91.6% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Helen, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Volusia County (91.6%).
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 Helen
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Helen | — | 30.2 minutes (±6.2) | — |
| DeLand | 4.3 mi | 28.4 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Orange City | 4.5 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| DeLand Southwest | 5.1 mi | 30.7 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Deltona | 5.6 mi | 34.0 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| North DeLand | 6.0 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| West DeLand | 6.6 mi | 28.7 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| DeBary | 9.0 mi | 27.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Mack-Forest Hills | 11 mi | 22.9 minutes (±12.0) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Volusia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samsula-Spruce Creek | 38.7 minutes (±11.0) |
| 2 | Daytona Beach Shores | 34.4 minutes (±11.0) |
| 3 | Deltona | 34.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 4 | Seville | 33.3 minutes (±16.3) |
| 5 | DeLand Southwest | 30.7 minutes (±6.4) |
| 6 | Glencoe | 30.4 minutes (±6.3) |
| 7 | Lake Helen | 30.2 minutes (±6.2) |
| 8 | New Smyrna Beach | 29.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 9 (tie) | Ormond-by-the-Sea | 28.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 9 (tie) | Pierson | 28.8 minutes (±6.8) |
| 11 | West DeLand | 28.7 minutes (±5.5) |
| 12 | DeLand | 28.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 13 | Ponce Inlet | 28.3 minutes (±4.8) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Volusia 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 Helen
How long is the average commute in Lake Helen?
Workers who live in Lake Helen, FL take an average of 30.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Helen without a car?
3.3% of households in Lake Helen have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Helen?
9.0% (±7.4 points) of workers who live in Lake Helen worked from home, and 93.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Helen city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Helen city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Helen 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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Figures last updated on .
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