How long is the commute from Longboat Key, FL?
Workers who live in Longboat Key, FL take an average of 23.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.9% of workers drive alone to work.
3.4% take public transportation.
7.7% of workers walk to work.
45.6% work from home.
1.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.7 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 3.4%
- Work from home
- 45.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.1%
How people in Longboat Key get to work
| Means of transportation | Longboat Key | Manatee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 32.9% (±6.3 points) | 69.9% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.5% (±1.6 points) | 9.9% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.4% (±2.7 points) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.7% (±4.9 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 9.0% (±5.3 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 45.6% (±7.8 points) | 15.8% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Longboat Key, the average commute is not measurably different from Manatee County (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Longboat Key, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Manatee County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Manatee County, Longboat Key ranks 14 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 661 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Longboat Key
| Vehicles available | Longboat Key | Manatee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% (±0.9 points) | 4.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.7% (±4.9 points) | 40.8% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% (±4.2 points) | 39.2% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.8% (±4.6 points) | 15.7% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Longboat Key, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Manatee County (4.4%).
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 Longboat Key
| Longboat Key | Manatee County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 45.6% (±7.8 points) | 15.8% (±0.9 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.9% (±0.2 points) | 96.7% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.5% (±1.8 points) | 91.7% (±0.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Longboat Key, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Manatee County (91.7%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Longboat Key
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longboat Key | — | 23.7 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| Bayshore Gardens | 4.6 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Whitfield | 4.8 mi | 27.1 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Cortez | 4.9 mi | 33.2 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Bradenton Beach | 5.3 mi | 46.3 minutes (±16.6) | Higher |
| South Bradenton | 5.5 mi | 24.8 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| West Bradenton | 7.2 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| West Samoset | 7.3 mi | 25.2 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bradenton | 7.4 mi | 25.2 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cortez, FL (33.2 minutes), Bradenton Beach, FL (46.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Manatee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Palmetto | 25.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 9 (tie) | Bradenton | 25.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 9 (tie) | West Samoset | 25.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 11 | South Bradenton | 24.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 12 | Samoset | 24.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 13 | Bayshore Gardens | 24.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 14 | Longboat Key | 23.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 15 | West Bradenton | 23.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 16 | Anna Maria | 18.5 minutes (±11.9) |
Showing 9 of 16 places in Manatee 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 Longboat Key
How long is the average commute in Longboat Key?
Workers who live in Longboat Key, FL take an average of 23.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Longboat Key without a car?
1.1% of households in Longboat Key have no vehicle, and 3.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Longboat Key?
45.6% (±7.8 points) of workers who live in Longboat Key worked from home, and 95.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Longboat Key town, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Longboat Key town, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Longboat Key town, 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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