How long is the commute from Lehigh Acres, FL?
Workers who live in Lehigh Acres, FL take an average of 38.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
11.4% work from home.
3.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 38.2 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.8%
How people in Lehigh Acres get to work
| Means of transportation | Lehigh Acres | Lee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.7% (±1.9 points) | 70.8% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.8% (±1.4 points) | 9.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 0.5% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.1 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±0.7 points) | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.4% (±1.2 points) | 15.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Lehigh Acres, the average commute is higher than in Lee County (29.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lehigh Acres, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lee County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lee County, Lehigh Acres ranks 1 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 38 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lehigh Acres
| Vehicles available | Lehigh Acres | Lee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% (±0.8 points) | 5.0% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.6% (±1.8 points) | 41.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% (±2.1 points) | 38.9% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.8% (±2.1 points) | 14.6% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Lehigh Acres, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lee County (5.0%).
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 Lehigh Acres
| Lehigh Acres | Lee County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.4% (±1.2 points) | 15.4% (±0.6 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±0.9 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.9% (±1.0 points) | 92.1% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lehigh Acres, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lee County (92.1%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lehigh Acres
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Acres | — | 38.2 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Buckingham | 7.1 mi | 30.4 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Gateway | 7.1 mi | 30.8 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Olga | 7.4 mi | 37.9 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Alva | 7.6 mi | 34.7 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Verandah | 8.6 mi | 30.8 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Fort Denaud | 9.2 mi | 33.2 minutes (±9.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Myers Shores | 9.5 mi | 29.4 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Tice | 12 mi | 28.8 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Buckingham, FL (30.4 minutes), Gateway, FL (30.8 minutes), Verandah, FL (30.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lehigh Acres | 38.2 minutes (±1.1) |
| 2 | Olga | 37.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 3 | Alva | 34.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Punta Rassa | 32.3 minutes (±9.1) |
| 5 | Lochmoor Waterway Estates | 31.5 minutes (±5.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Gateway | 30.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 (tie) | Verandah | 30.8 minutes (±4.8) |
Showing 7 of 33 places in Lee County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Lehigh Acres 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 Lehigh Acres
How long is the average commute in Lehigh Acres?
Workers who live in Lehigh Acres, FL take an average of 38.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lehigh Acres without a car?
3.8% of households in Lehigh Acres have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lehigh Acres?
11.4% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Lehigh Acres worked from home, and 92.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lehigh Acres CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lehigh Acres CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lehigh Acres 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 Lehigh Acres CDP, Florida (place:39925, 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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