How long is the commute from Lake Sarasota, FL?
Workers who live in Lake Sarasota, FL take an average of 24.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
4.4% work from home.
0.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.6 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Households without a car
- 0.9%
How people in Lake Sarasota get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Sarasota | Sarasota County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.0% (±6.9 points) | 71.5% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.6% (±7.5 points) | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.4% (±3.2 points) | 16.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Lake Sarasota, the average commute is not measurably different from Sarasota County (24.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake Sarasota, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sarasota County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sarasota County, Lake Sarasota ranks 11 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 608 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Sarasota
| Vehicles available | Lake Sarasota | Sarasota County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 4.1% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.9% (±7.8 points) | 42.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.5% (±10.3 points) | 39.4% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.7% (±11.3 points) | 14.0% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Lake Sarasota, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Sarasota County (4.1%).
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 Lake Sarasota
| Lake Sarasota | Sarasota County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.4% (±3.2 points) | 16.6% (±0.8 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±2.3 points) | 96.4% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.8% (±3.2 points) | 92.9% (±0.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Sarasota, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Sarasota County (92.9%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lake Sarasota
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Sarasota | — | 24.6 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Bee Ridge | 2.6 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Sarasota Springs | 2.8 mi | 23.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Fruitville | 3.1 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| South Gate Ridge | 4.0 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Ridge Wood Heights | 4.9 mi | 23.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Southgate | 4.9 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Palmer Ranch | 5.2 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Gulf Gate | 5.2 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bee Ridge, FL (21.7 minutes), Gulf Gate, FL (20.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sarasota County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Venice | 26.1 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | Desoto Lakes | 25.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 7 | Fruitville | 25.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 8 | Kensington Park | 25.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 9 | Palmer Ranch | 24.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | Laurel | 24.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 11 | Lake Sarasota | 24.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 12 | Warm Mineral Springs | 24.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 13 | Southgate | 23.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 14 (tie) | Englewood | 23.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 (tie) | Osprey | 23.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 16 (tie) | Sarasota Springs | 23.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 16 (tie) | The Meadows | 23.1 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Sarasota County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Lake Sarasota 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 Lake Sarasota
How long is the average commute in Lake Sarasota?
Workers who live in Lake Sarasota, FL take an average of 24.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Sarasota without a car?
0.9% of households in Lake Sarasota have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Sarasota?
4.4% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Lake Sarasota worked from home, and 96.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Sarasota CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Sarasota CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Sarasota 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 Lake Sarasota CDP, Florida (place:38690, 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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