How long is the commute from Palm City, FL?
Workers who live in Palm City, FL take an average of 31.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
24.7% work from home.
3.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.8 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 24.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.0%
How people in Palm City get to work
| Means of transportation | Palm City | Martin County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.5% (±4.4 points) | 71.6% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±2.2 points) | 8.7% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.7% (±4.6 points) | 15.7% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Palm City, the average commute is higher than in Martin County (28.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Palm City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Martin County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Martin County, Palm City ranks 1 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 181 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Palm City
| Vehicles available | Palm City | Martin County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% (±1.3 points) | 4.3% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.2% (±3.1 points) | 39.3% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.8% (±3.9 points) | 40.1% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.0% (±3.1 points) | 16.2% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Palm City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Martin County (4.3%).
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 City
| Palm City | Martin County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.7% (±4.6 points) | 15.7% (±1.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±1.5 points) | 96.8% (±0.7 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.1% (±1.8 points) | 92.2% (±0.9 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Palm City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Martin County (92.2%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Palm City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm City | — | 31.8 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Stuart | 2.8 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| North River Shores | 3.1 mi | 27.1 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Rio | 3.8 mi | 15.0 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
| Jensen Beach | 5.3 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sewall's Point | 5.5 mi | 19.5 minutes (±7.9) | Lower |
| Ocean Breeze | 5.7 mi | 22.6 minutes (±7.2) | Lower |
| Port Salerno | 6.4 mi | 29.5 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Port St. Lucie | 9.5 mi | 30.5 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Stuart, FL (24.6 minutes), Rio, FL (15.0 minutes), Sewall's Point, FL (19.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Martin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm City | 31.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 2 | Port Salerno | 29.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 3 (tie) | Hobe Sound | 28.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 3 (tie) | Indiantown | 28.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 5 | Jensen Beach | 27.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 6 | North River Shores | 27.1 minutes (±8.9) |
| 7 | Stuart | 24.6 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 7 of 11 places in Martin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Palm City 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 Palm City
How long is the average commute in Palm City?
Workers who live in Palm City, FL take an average of 31.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Palm City without a car?
3.0% of households in Palm City have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Palm City?
24.7% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Palm City worked from home, and 95.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palm City CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palm City CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palm City 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 Palm City CDP, Florida (place:54175, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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