How long is the commute from Opa-locka, FL?
Workers who live in Opa-locka, FL take an average of 31.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.4% of workers drive alone to work.
8.5% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
6.9% work from home.
18.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.7 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 8.5%
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Households without a car
- 18.6%
How people in Opa-locka get to work
| Means of transportation | Opa-locka | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.4% (±6.0 points) | 68.7% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.6% (±3.5 points) | 9.1% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 8.5% (±3.3 points) | 3.3% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±2.1 points) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.7% (±2.2 points) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.9% (±2.8 points) | 14.0% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Opa-locka, the average commute is not measurably different from Miami-Dade County (30.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Opa-locka, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Miami-Dade County (3.3%).
It is also higher than in Florida (1.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Miami-Dade County, Opa-locka ranks 31 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 185 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Opa-locka
| Vehicles available | Opa-locka | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 18.6% (±4.4 points) | 9.8% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.9% (±5.9 points) | 38.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.4% (±5.1 points) | 34.7% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.1% (±4.6 points) | 17.0% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Opa-locka, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Miami-Dade County (9.8%).
It is also higher than in Florida (6.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Opa-locka
| Opa-locka | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.9% (±2.8 points) | 14.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.0% (±3.5 points) | 96.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 75.3% (±4.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Opa-locka, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Miami-Dade County (89.7%).
It is also lower than in Florida (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Opa-locka
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opa-locka | — | 31.7 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Westview | 1.5 mi | 33.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Pinewood | 3.2 mi | 31.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| West Little River | 3.2 mi | 30.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Miami Gardens | 3.5 mi | 32.1 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Biscayne Gardens | 3.5 mi | 29.5 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Hialeah | 3.6 mi | 29.0 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| Miami Lakes | 4.1 mi | 32.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Gladeview | 4.3 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.6) | 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 Miami-Dade County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 25 (tie) | Kendale Lakes | 32.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 25 (tie) | Naranja | 32.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 27 | Tamiami | 32.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 28 | Surfside | 32.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 29 | Miami Gardens | 32.1 minutes (±1.1) |
| 30 | North Miami | 31.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 31 | Opa-locka | 31.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 32 | Aventura | 31.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 33 (tie) | Pinewood | 31.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 33 (tie) | Richmond Heights | 31.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 35 (tie) | Ojus | 30.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 35 (tie) | South Miami | 30.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 35 (tie) | West Little River | 30.9 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Miami-Dade 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 Opa-locka
How long is the average commute in Opa-locka?
Workers who live in Opa-locka, FL take an average of 31.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Opa-locka without a car?
18.6% of households in Opa-locka have no vehicle, and 8.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Opa-locka?
6.9% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Opa-locka worked from home, and 75.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Opa-locka city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Opa-locka city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Opa-locka 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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Figures last updated on .
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