How long is the commute from Milton, FL?
Workers who live in Milton, FL take an average of 26.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
9.3% work from home.
8.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.0 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Households without a car
- 8.5%
How people in Milton get to work
| Means of transportation | Milton | Santa Rosa County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.3% (±6.7 points) | 76.3% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±5.6 points) | 8.3% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.7 points) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.9 points) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±2.9 points) | 2.0% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.3% (±4.8 points) | 12.7% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Milton, the average commute is lower than in Santa Rosa County (30.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Milton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Santa Rosa County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Santa Rosa County, Milton ranks 14 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 519 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Milton
| Vehicles available | Milton | Santa Rosa County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% (±4.4 points) | 3.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% (±6.8 points) | 26.3% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.4% (±8.9 points) | 43.4% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.5% (±5.1 points) | 27.0% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Milton, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Santa Rosa County (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Milton
| Milton | Santa Rosa County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.3% (±4.8 points) | 12.7% (±1.1 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.2% (±5.7 points) | 96.6% (±0.7 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.2% (±5.9 points) | 93.7% (±1.1 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Milton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Santa Rosa County (93.7%).
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 Milton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | — | 26.0 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Bagdad | 3.2 mi | 29.7 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pea Ridge | 3.6 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Point Baker | 3.9 mi | 26.8 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| East Milton | 5.2 mi | 32.6 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Pace | 6.8 mi | 28.8 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Wallace | 9.1 mi | 43.6 minutes (±11.0) | Higher |
| Ferry Pass | 11 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Gonzalez | 14 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ferry Pass, FL (22.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Milton, FL (32.6 minutes), Wallace, FL (43.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Santa Rosa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Navarre Beach | 30.0 minutes (±8.5) |
| 9 | Midway (community, Santa Rosa County) | 29.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 10 | Bagdad | 29.7 minutes (±5.9) |
| 11 | Tiger Point | 29.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 12 | Pace | 28.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 13 | Point Baker | 26.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 14 | Milton | 26.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 15 | Pea Ridge | 25.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 16 | Gulf Breeze | 23.8 minutes (±5.0) |
Showing 9 of 16 places in Santa Rosa 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 Milton
How long is the average commute in Milton?
Workers who live in Milton, FL take an average of 26.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Milton without a car?
8.5% of households in Milton have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Milton?
9.3% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Milton worked from home, and 89.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milton city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milton city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milton 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 Milton city, Florida (place:45750, 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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