How long is the commute from Miami Beach, FL?
Workers who live in Miami Beach, FL take an average of 26.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.5% of workers drive alone to work.
6.3% take public transportation.
8.0% of workers walk to work.
23.9% work from home.
22.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.7 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 6.3%
- Work from home
- 23.9%
- Households without a car
- 22.6%
How people in Miami Beach get to work
| Means of transportation | Miami Beach | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 46.5% (±2.6 points) | 68.7% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±1.1 points) | 9.1% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.3% (±1.2 points) | 3.3% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.0% (±1.3 points) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 9.5% (±1.7 points) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.9% (±1.8 points) | 14.0% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Miami Beach, the average commute is lower than in Miami-Dade County (30.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Miami Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Miami-Dade County (3.3%).
It is also higher than in Florida (1.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Miami-Dade County, Miami Beach ranks 58 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 476 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Miami Beach
| Vehicles available | Miami Beach | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 22.6% (±1.8 points) | 9.8% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.1% (±2.1 points) | 38.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.3% (±1.9 points) | 34.7% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 6.1% (±1.1 points) | 17.0% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Miami Beach, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Miami-Dade County (9.8%).
It is also higher than in Florida (6.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Miami Beach
| Miami Beach | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.9% (±1.8 points) | 14.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±0.5 points) | 96.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.6% (±1.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Miami Beach, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Miami-Dade County (89.7%).
It is also lower than in Florida (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Miami Beach
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Beach | — | 26.7 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| North Bay Village | 2.7 mi | 34.4 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| El Portal | 4.3 mi | 25.4 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Miami Shores | 4.3 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Miami | 4.5 mi | 27.3 minutes (±0.5) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Creek | 4.7 mi | 38.5 minutes (±17.0) | Not measurably different |
| Surfside | 4.9 mi | 32.4 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Biscayne Park | 5.3 mi | 33.2 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bay Harbor Islands | 5.4 mi | 30.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Bay Village, FL (34.4 minutes), Surfside, FL (32.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Miami-Dade County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | West Perrine | 28.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 53 | Miami Springs | 28.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 54 | Gladeview | 28.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 55 | Fountainebleau | 27.9 minutes (±1.0) |
| 56 | Pinecrest | 27.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 57 | Miami | 27.3 minutes (±0.5) |
| 58 | Miami Beach | 26.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 59 | Glenvar Heights | 26.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 60 | Doral | 26.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 61 | Miami Shores | 26.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 62 | Coral Terrace | 25.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 63 | El Portal | 25.4 minutes (±6.1) |
| 64 | West Miami | 25.0 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Miami-Dade 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 Miami Beach
How long is the average commute in Miami Beach?
Workers who live in Miami Beach, FL take an average of 26.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Miami Beach without a car?
22.6% of households in Miami Beach have no vehicle, and 6.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Miami Beach?
23.9% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Miami Beach worked from home, and 87.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Miami Beach city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Miami Beach city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Miami Beach city, 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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