How long is the commute from Palm Beach, FL?
Workers who live in Palm Beach, FL take an average of 23.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
7.1% of workers walk to work.
40.0% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.5 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 40.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Palm Beach get to work
| Means of transportation | Palm Beach | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 44.3% (±8.2 points) | 69.5% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.2% (±1.8 points) | 9.9% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.1% (±4.0 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.9% (±3.7 points) | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 40.0% (±10.2 points) | 15.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Palm Beach, the average commute is not measurably different from Palm Beach County (26.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Palm Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Palm Beach County (1.5%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Palm Beach County, Palm Beach ranks 36 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 675 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Palm Beach
| Vehicles available | Palm Beach | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±1.3 points) | 6.0% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.7% (±7.0 points) | 40.8% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% (±6.0 points) | 37.6% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.8% (±2.2 points) | 15.5% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Palm Beach, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Palm Beach County (6.0%).
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 Palm Beach
| Palm Beach | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 40.0% (±10.2 points) | 15.4% (±0.4 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±1.0 points) | 96.8% (±0.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.3% (±1.4 points) | 91.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Palm Beach, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Palm Beach County (91.4%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Palm Beach
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach | — | 23.5 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Cloud Lake | 2.3 mi | 22.5 minutes (±10.4) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Ridge | 2.7 mi | 21.7 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Westgate | 3.5 mi | 20.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Clarke Shores | 4.0 mi | 24.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Gun Club Estates | 4.3 mi | 22.5 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Air | 4.8 mi | 23.8 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mangonia Park | 4.9 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Haverhill | 4.9 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.7) | 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 Palm Beach County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Lake Clarke Shores | 24.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 31 (tie) | Juno Ridge | 23.9 minutes (±6.4) |
| 31 (tie) | Jupiter Inlet Colony | 23.9 minutes (±9.7) |
| 33 | Pine Air | 23.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 34 | Mangonia Park | 23.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 35 (tie) | Lake Belvedere Estates | 23.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 35 (tie) | Palm Beach | 23.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 37 | West Palm Beach | 23.4 minutes (±0.7) |
| 38 | Delray Beach | 23.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 39 (tie) | Highland Beach | 22.9 minutes (±5.4) |
| 39 (tie) | Palm Beach Gardens | 22.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 41 (tie) | Lantana | 22.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 41 (tie) | Plantation Mobile Home Park | 22.6 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach
How long is the average commute in Palm Beach?
Workers who live in Palm Beach, FL take an average of 23.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Palm Beach without a car?
2.6% of households in Palm Beach have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Palm Beach?
40.0% (±10.2 points) of workers who live in Palm Beach worked from home, and 96.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palm Beach town, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palm Beach town, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palm Beach town, 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 Palm Beach town, Florida (place:54025, 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 last updated on .
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