How long is the commute from North Sarasota, FL?
Workers who live in North Sarasota, FL take an average of 27.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
13.4% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.0 minutes (±5.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in North Sarasota get to work
| Means of transportation | North Sarasota | Sarasota County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.1% (±11.0 points) | 71.5% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.9% (±3.1 points) | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.7 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.6% (±8.2 points) | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.4% (±11.6 points) | 16.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In North Sarasota, the average commute is not measurably different from Sarasota County (24.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In North Sarasota, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sarasota County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Sarasota County, North Sarasota ranks 4 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 460 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in North Sarasota
| Vehicles available | North Sarasota | Sarasota County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±4.5 points) | 4.1% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.7% (±14.8 points) | 42.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% (±18.5 points) | 39.4% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.9% (±16.2 points) | 14.0% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In North Sarasota, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sarasota County (4.1%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (6.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in North Sarasota
| North Sarasota | Sarasota County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.4% (±11.6 points) | 16.6% (±0.8 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±3.0 points) | 96.4% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.7% (±3.0 points) | 92.9% (±0.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In North Sarasota, 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 Sarasota
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Sarasota | — | 27.0 minutes (±5.6) | — |
| Kensington Park | 1.7 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sarasota | 1.8 mi | 20.7 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Desoto Lakes | 2.2 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| The Meadows | 3.0 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Southgate | 3.6 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fruitville | 4.2 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sarasota Springs | 4.4 mi | 23.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Whitfield | 4.6 mi | 27.1 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sarasota, FL (20.7 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) |
| 10 | Laurel | 24.8 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 10 of 28 places in Sarasota County, ranked from highest to lowest.
North Sarasota 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 Sarasota
How long is the average commute in North Sarasota?
Workers who live in North Sarasota, FL take an average of 27.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in North Sarasota without a car?
3.7% of households in North Sarasota have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in North Sarasota?
13.4% (±11.6 points) of workers who live in North Sarasota worked from home, and 97.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Sarasota CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Sarasota CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Sarasota CDP, 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 Sarasota CDP, Florida (place:49787, in state:12).
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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 last updated on .
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