How long is the commute from Medulla, FL?
Workers who live in Medulla, FL take an average of 25.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
13.5% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.9 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Medulla get to work
| Means of transportation | Medulla | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.4% (±5.7 points) | 75.0% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.5% (±3.5 points) | 8.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.5% (±3.4 points) | 12.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Medulla, the average commute is lower than in Polk County (30.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Medulla, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Polk County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Polk County, Medulla ranks 28 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 524 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Medulla
| Vehicles available | Medulla | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±1.4 points) | 5.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.8% (±5.7 points) | 38.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% (±6.0 points) | 38.3% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.5% (±5.7 points) | 17.8% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Medulla, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Polk County (5.4%).
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 Medulla
| Medulla | Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.5% (±3.4 points) | 12.4% (±0.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% (±0.9 points) | 96.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.7% (±4.4 points) | 90.7% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Medulla, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Polk County (90.7%).
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 Medulla
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medulla | — | 25.9 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Lakeland Highlands | 1.8 mi | 24.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Fuller Heights | 2.5 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Willow Oak | 3.6 mi | 32.3 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Mulberry | 3.7 mi | 28.3 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Highland City | 6.3 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeland | 6.9 mi | 23.1 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Crystal Lake | 7.3 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Combee Settlement | 8.4 mi | 29.2 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lakeland, FL (23.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Willow Oak, FL (32.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Winter Haven | 28.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 23 | Mulberry | 28.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 24 | Kathleen | 28.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 25 | Lake Hamilton | 27.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 26 | Hillcrest Heights | 27.0 minutes (±8.4) |
| 27 | Bartow | 26.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 28 | Medulla | 25.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 29 (tie) | Fuller Heights | 25.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Polk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Medulla 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 Medulla
How long is the average commute in Medulla?
Workers who live in Medulla, FL take an average of 25.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Medulla without a car?
1.9% of households in Medulla have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Medulla?
13.5% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Medulla worked from home, and 90.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Medulla CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Medulla CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Medulla CDP, Florida
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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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