How long is the commute from North Port, FL?
Workers who live in North Port, FL take an average of 29.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
11.5% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.4 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in North Port get to work
| Means of transportation | North Port | Sarasota County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.5% (±2.7 points) | 71.5% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.0% (±1.8 points) | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.5 points) | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.5% (±2.2 points) | 16.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In North Port, the average commute is higher than in Sarasota County (24.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In North Port, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sarasota County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sarasota County, North Port ranks 3 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 309 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in North Port
| Vehicles available | North Port | Sarasota County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±1.0 points) | 4.1% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.1% (±2.8 points) | 42.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% (±2.8 points) | 39.4% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.9% (±2.6 points) | 14.0% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In North Port, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Sarasota County (4.1%).
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 North Port
| North Port | Sarasota County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.5% (±2.2 points) | 16.6% (±0.8 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±1.0 points) | 96.4% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.8% (±1.4 points) | 92.9% (±0.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In North Port, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Sarasota County (92.9%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near North Port
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Port | — | 29.4 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Warm Mineral Springs | 4.5 mi | 24.5 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Port Charlotte | 7.0 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Plantation (community) | 11 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.2) | Lower |
| Charlotte Harbor | 11 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Englewood | 11 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Harbour Heights | 13 mi | 26.9 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Rotonda | 13 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Grove City | 13 mi | 28.0 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Port Charlotte, FL (24.6 minutes), Plantation (community), FL (22.2 minutes), Charlotte Harbor, FL (18.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sarasota County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Miakka | 43.3 minutes (±12.2) |
| 2 | Siesta Key | 37.2 minutes (±12.7) |
| 3 | North Port | 29.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 4 | North Sarasota | 27.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 5 | Venice | 26.1 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | Desoto Lakes | 25.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 7 | Fruitville | 25.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 8 | Kensington Park | 25.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 9 | Palmer Ranch | 24.9 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 9 of 28 places in Sarasota 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 North Port
How long is the average commute in North Port?
Workers who live in North Port, FL take an average of 29.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in North Port without a car?
2.5% of households in North Port have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in North Port?
11.5% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in North Port worked from home, and 94.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Port city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Port city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Port 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 North Port city, Florida (place:49675, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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