How long is the commute from Mary Esther, FL?
Workers who live in Mary Esther, FL take an average of 25.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
7.4% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.1 minutes (±7.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Mary Esther get to work
| Means of transportation | Mary Esther | Okaloosa County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.1% (±9.4 points) | 76.7% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.5% (±9.2 points) | 10.3% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.7 points) | 1.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.4% (±3.1 points) | 9.7% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Mary Esther, the average commute is not measurably different from Okaloosa County (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mary Esther, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Okaloosa County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Okaloosa County, Mary Esther ranks 4 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 571 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mary Esther
| Vehicles available | Mary Esther | Okaloosa County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±3.9 points) | 3.6% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.9% (±9.0 points) | 31.6% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% (±7.4 points) | 42.7% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.0% (±8.7 points) | 22.1% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Mary Esther, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Okaloosa County (3.6%).
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 Mary Esther
| Mary Esther | Okaloosa County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.4% (±3.1 points) | 9.7% (±0.9 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.5% (±0.8 points) | 97.4% (±0.5 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±4.7 points) | 93.2% (±0.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mary Esther, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Okaloosa County (93.2%).
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 Mary Esther
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Esther | — | 25.1 minutes (±7.3) | — |
| Fort Walton Beach | 2.4 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wright | 2.5 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Cinco Bayou | 3.0 mi | 18.2 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean City | 3.6 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hurlburt Field | 3.7 mi | 14.6 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Shalimar | 5.0 mi | 19.9 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Lorraine | 5.9 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Eglin AFB | 7.3 mi | 14.1 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hurlburt Field, FL (14.6 minutes), Eglin AFB, FL (14.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Okaloosa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurel Hill | 39.3 minutes (±5.6) |
| 2 | Crestview | 30.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 3 | Destin | 26.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 4 | Mary Esther | 25.1 minutes (±7.3) |
| 5 (tie) | Niceville | 25.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 5 (tie) | Ocean City | 25.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 | Wright | 24.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 8 | Fort Walton Beach | 22.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 | Lake Lorraine | 21.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 10 | Shalimar | 19.9 minutes (±4.7) |
Showing 10 of 14 places in Okaloosa 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 Mary Esther
How long is the average commute in Mary Esther?
Workers who live in Mary Esther, FL take an average of 25.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mary Esther without a car?
4.3% of households in Mary Esther have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mary Esther?
7.4% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Mary Esther worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mary Esther city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mary Esther city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mary Esther 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 Mary Esther city, Florida (place:43375, 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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