How long is the commute from Oakland, FL?
Workers who live in Oakland, FL take an average of 28.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.6% of workers drive alone to work.
2.9% take public transportation.
5.9% of workers walk to work.
29.9% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.8 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 2.9%
- Work from home
- 29.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Oakland get to work
| Means of transportation | Oakland | Orange County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.6% (±9.2 points) | 68.1% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.2% (±1.9 points) | 9.1% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.9% (±4.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.9% (±5.0 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.8 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 29.9% (±8.2 points) | 17.7% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Oakland, the average commute is not measurably different from Orange County (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oakland, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Orange County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Orange County, Oakland ranks 19 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 340 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oakland
| Vehicles available | Oakland | Orange County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±3.4 points) | 5.7% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.3% (±11.8 points) | 36.1% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.5% (±12.2 points) | 40.6% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.3% (±9.1 points) | 17.5% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Oakland, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Orange County (5.7%).
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 Oakland
| Oakland | Orange County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 29.9% (±8.2 points) | 17.7% (±0.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±5.5 points) | 97.8% (±0.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.6% (±2.5 points) | 93.9% (±0.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Oakland, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Orange County (93.9%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Oakland
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | — | 28.8 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Winter Garden | 2.5 mi | 27.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Montverde | 4.2 mi | 28.3 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Clermont | 5.6 mi | 31.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Butler (community) | 6.5 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ocoee | 6.6 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Minneola | 6.6 mi | 27.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Windermere | 7.1 mi | 32.2 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Gotha | 7.4 mi | 28.7 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 (tie) | Oak Ridge | 31.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 14 | Ocoee | 30.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 15 | Bithlo | 30.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 16 | Pine Hills | 30.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 17 | Azalea Park | 29.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 18 | Lockhart | 29.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 19 | Oakland | 28.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 20 (tie) | Christmas | 28.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 20 (tie) | Gotha | 28.7 minutes (±8.5) |
| 22 | Lake Butler (community) | 27.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 23 | Belle Isle | 27.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 24 | Hunters Creek | 27.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 25 | Winter Garden | 27.3 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 13 of 47 places in Orange 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
How long is the average commute in Oakland?
Workers who live in Oakland, FL take an average of 28.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oakland without a car?
2.9% of households in Oakland have no vehicle, and 2.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oakland?
29.9% (±8.2 points) of workers who live in Oakland worked from home, and 98.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakland town, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakland town, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakland town, 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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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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