How long is the commute from Lakeland, FL?
Workers who live in Lakeland, FL take an average of 23.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
14.4% work from home.
7.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.1 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.4%
How people in Lakeland get to work
| Means of transportation | Lakeland | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.4% (±1.8 points) | 75.0% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.0% (±1.1 points) | 8.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±0.7 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.3% (±0.7 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.4% (±1.6 points) | 12.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Lakeland, the average commute is lower than in Polk County (30.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lakeland, 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, Lakeland ranks 36 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 687 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lakeland
| Vehicles available | Lakeland | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% (±1.1 points) | 5.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.5% (±1.9 points) | 38.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% (±2.0 points) | 38.3% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.0% (±1.2 points) | 17.8% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Lakeland, 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 Lakeland
| Lakeland | Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.4% (±1.6 points) | 12.4% (±0.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±1.0 points) | 96.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.6% (±1.4 points) | 90.7% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lakeland, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Polk County (90.7%).
It is also lower than in Florida (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lakeland
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland | — | 23.1 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Combee Settlement | 3.1 mi | 29.2 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Crystal Lake | 3.6 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Fussels Corner | 5.7 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeland Highlands | 6.8 mi | 24.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Kathleen | 6.8 mi | 28.1 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Medulla | 6.9 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Highland City | 7.9 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Fuller Heights | 9.4 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Crystal Lake, FL (29.2 minutes), Kathleen, FL (28.1 minutes), Medulla, FL (25.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29 (tie) | Highland Park | 25.8 minutes (±8.9) |
| 31 | Frostproof | 25.4 minutes (±6.3) |
| 32 | Babson Park | 24.8 minutes (±10.1) |
| 33 | Lakeland Highlands | 24.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 34 | Lake Wales | 23.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 35 | Fussels Corner | 23.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 36 | Lakeland | 23.1 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 7 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 Lakeland
How long is the average commute in Lakeland?
Workers who live in Lakeland, FL take an average of 23.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lakeland without a car?
7.4% of households in Lakeland have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lakeland?
14.4% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Lakeland worked from home, and 89.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakeland city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakeland city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakeland 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 Lakeland city, Florida (place:38250, 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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