How long is the commute from Oakland Park, FL?
Workers who live in Oakland Park, FL take an average of 25.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.2% of workers drive alone to work.
2.5% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
11.9% work from home.
7.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.5 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 2.5%
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Households without a car
- 7.0%
How people in Oakland Park get to work
| Means of transportation | Oakland Park | Broward County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.2% (±3.6 points) | 69.7% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.6% (±3.1 points) | 9.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.5% (±1.0 points) | 1.8% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.2% (±0.9 points) | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.9% (±2.3 points) | 14.7% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Oakland Park, the average commute is lower than in Broward County (29.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oakland Park, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Broward County (1.8%).
It is also higher than in Florida (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Broward County, Oakland Park ranks 33 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 551 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oakland Park
| Vehicles available | Oakland Park | Broward County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% (±1.5 points) | 6.8% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.7% (±3.6 points) | 41.1% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% (±3.5 points) | 36.5% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.9% (±2.3 points) | 15.6% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Oakland Park, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Broward County (6.8%).
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 Oakland Park
| Oakland Park | Broward County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.9% (±2.3 points) | 14.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±1.1 points) | 96.9% (±0.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.1% (±1.8 points) | 92.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Oakland Park, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Broward County (92.1%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Oakland Park
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Park | — | 25.5 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Wilton Manors | 1.6 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Lauderdale | 2.6 mi | 26.1 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lauderdale Lakes | 3.1 mi | 27.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Roosevelt Gardens | 3.2 mi | 28.5 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lauderdale-by-the-Sea | 3.4 mi | 29.8 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Franklin Park | 3.5 mi | 43.7 minutes (±25.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sea Ranch Lakes | 3.6 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Washington Park | 3.7 mi | 18.4 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sea Ranch Lakes, FL (20.5 minutes), Washington Park, FL (18.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL (29.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Broward County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Plantation | 27.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 28 | Lauderdale Lakes | 27.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 29 | Boulevard Gardens | 27.2 minutes (±7.2) |
| 30 | Pompano Beach | 27.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 31 | Wilton Manors | 26.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 32 | Fort Lauderdale | 26.1 minutes (±0.6) |
| 33 | Oakland Park | 25.5 minutes (±1.4) |
| 34 | Sea Ranch Lakes | 20.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 35 | Washington Park | 18.4 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 9 of 35 places in Broward 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 Oakland Park
How long is the average commute in Oakland Park?
Workers who live in Oakland Park, FL take an average of 25.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oakland Park without a car?
7.0% of households in Oakland Park have no vehicle, and 2.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oakland Park?
11.9% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Oakland Park worked from home, and 94.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakland Park city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakland Park city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakland Park city, Florida
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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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