How long is the commute from North River Shores, FL?

Name: Commute and cars in North River Shores, FL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in North River Shores, FL take an average of 27.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

79.5% of workers drive alone to work.

0.1% take public transportation.

0.0% of workers walk to work.

12.6% work from home.

2.3% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 27.1 minutes (±8.9)
Public transportation: 0.1%
Work from home: 12.6%
Households without a car: 2.3%

How people in North River Shores get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	North River Shores	Martin County	Florida	United States
Drove alone	79.5% (±9.8 points)	71.6%	70.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	3.5% (±3.3 points)	8.7%	9.2%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.1% (±0.2 points)	0.3%	1.2%	3.2%
Walked	0.0% (±3.8 points)	1.2%	1.4%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	4.4% (±5.2 points)	2.4%	2.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	12.6% (±7.0 points)	15.7%	15.7%	15.1%

In North River Shores, the average commute is not measurably different from Martin County (28.4 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In North River Shores, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Martin County (0.3%).

It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Martin County, North River Shores ranks 6 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 452 of 848.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in North River Shores

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	North River Shores	Martin County	Florida	United States
No vehicle	2.3% (±2.7 points)	4.3%	6.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	59.3% (±11.2 points)	39.3%	38.9%	33.1%
2 vehicles	28.9% (±10.6 points)	40.1%	38.1%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	9.5% (±4.8 points)	16.2%	17.0%	21.9%

In North River Shores, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Martin County (4.3%).

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 River Shores

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	North River Shores	Martin County	Florida	United States
Workers working from home	12.6% (±7.0 points)	15.7% (±1.5 points)	15.7% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	98.7% (±2.0 points)	96.8% (±0.7 points)	96.6% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	92.0% (±5.6 points)	92.2% (±0.9 points)	91.6% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In North River Shores, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Martin County (92.2%).

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 North River Shores

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with North River Shores
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
North River Shores	—	27.1 minutes (±8.9)	—
Rio	2.2 mi	15.0 minutes (±4.1)	Lower
Jensen Beach	2.6 mi	27.9 minutes (±3.7)	Not measurably different
Stuart	2.7 mi	24.6 minutes (±3.0)	Not measurably different
Palm City	3.1 mi	31.8 minutes (±2.6)	Not measurably different
Ocean Breeze	3.4 mi	22.6 minutes (±7.2)	Not measurably different
Sewall's Point	5.0 mi	19.5 minutes (±7.9)	Not measurably different
Hutchinson Island South	6.7 mi	26.6 minutes (±3.8)	Not measurably different
Port Salerno	7.5 mi	29.5 minutes (±3.8)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rio, FL (15.0 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Martin County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Palm City	31.8 minutes (±2.6)
2	Port Salerno	29.5 minutes (±3.8)
3 (tie)	Hobe Sound	28.5 minutes (±3.3)
3 (tie)	Indiantown	28.5 minutes (±3.1)
5	Jensen Beach	27.9 minutes (±3.7)
6	North River Shores	27.1 minutes (±8.9)
7	Stuart	24.6 minutes (±3.0)
8	Ocean Breeze	22.6 minutes (±7.2)
9	Sewall's Point	19.5 minutes (±7.9)
10	Jupiter Island	15.4 minutes (±4.3)
11	Rio	15.0 minutes (±4.1)

North River Shores 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 North River Shores

How long is the average commute in North River Shores?

Workers who live in North River Shores, FL take an average of 27.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in North River Shores without a car?

2.3% of households in North River Shores have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in North River Shores?

12.6% (±7.0 points) of workers who live in North River Shores worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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