How long is the commute from Osprey, FL?
Workers who live in Osprey, FL take an average of 23.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
3.6% of workers walk to work.
27.2% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.2 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 27.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Osprey get to work
| Means of transportation | Osprey | Sarasota County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.2% (±7.7 points) | 71.5% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.4% (±1.9 points) | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.6% (±4.4 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.9 points) | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.2% (±7.2 points) | 16.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Osprey, the average commute is not measurably different from Sarasota County (24.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Osprey, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sarasota County, Osprey ranks 15 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 684 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Osprey
| Vehicles available | Osprey | Sarasota County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±2.7 points) | 4.1% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.7% (±5.0 points) | 42.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.1% (±5.6 points) | 39.4% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.5% (±4.0 points) | 14.0% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Osprey, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sarasota County (4.1%).
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 Osprey
| Osprey | Sarasota County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.2% (±7.2 points) | 16.6% (±0.8 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±2.0 points) | 96.4% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.3% (±3.1 points) | 92.9% (±0.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Osprey, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Osprey
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osprey | — | 23.2 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Palmer Ranch | 2.4 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Vamo | 2.6 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Laurel | 2.8 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Gulf Gate | 5.0 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Nokomis | 5.2 mi | 17.2 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Venice | 6.3 mi | 26.1 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bee Ridge | 6.5 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| South Gate Ridge | 6.6 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Nokomis, FL (17.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Palmer Ranch | 24.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | Laurel | 24.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 11 | Lake Sarasota | 24.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 12 | Warm Mineral Springs | 24.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 13 | Southgate | 23.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 14 (tie) | Englewood | 23.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 (tie) | Osprey | 23.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 16 (tie) | Sarasota Springs | 23.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 16 (tie) | The Meadows | 23.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 18 | Ridge Wood Heights | 23.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 19 | South Venice | 22.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 20 | Plantation (community) | 22.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 21 | Vamo | 22.1 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Sarasota County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Osprey 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 Osprey
How long is the average commute in Osprey?
Workers who live in Osprey, FL take an average of 23.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Osprey without a car?
2.7% of households in Osprey have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Osprey?
27.2% (±7.2 points) of workers who live in Osprey worked from home, and 95.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Osprey CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Osprey CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Osprey 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 Osprey CDP, Florida (place:53425, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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