How long is the commute from Palmetto, FL?
Workers who live in Palmetto, FL take an average of 25.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
11.0% work from home.
5.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.5 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 11.0%
- Households without a car
- 5.6%
How people in Palmetto get to work
| Means of transportation | Palmetto | Manatee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.4% (±5.6 points) | 69.9% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.9% (±4.1 points) | 9.9% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.2 points) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±2.0 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.0% (±4.1 points) | 15.8% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Palmetto, the average commute is not measurably different from Manatee County (27.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Palmetto, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Manatee County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Manatee County, Palmetto ranks 8 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 552 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Palmetto
| Vehicles available | Palmetto | Manatee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% (±2.3 points) | 4.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.5% (±4.7 points) | 40.8% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% (±4.9 points) | 39.2% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.4% (±2.5 points) | 15.7% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Palmetto, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Manatee County (4.4%).
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 Palmetto
| Palmetto | Manatee County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.0% (±4.1 points) | 15.8% (±0.9 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±2.5 points) | 96.7% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.7% (±4.2 points) | 91.7% (±0.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Palmetto, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Manatee County (91.7%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Palmetto
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto | — | 25.5 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Memphis | 1.8 mi | 26.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Bradenton | 2.4 mi | 25.2 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| West Bradenton | 2.9 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ellenton | 3.0 mi | 29.5 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Samoset | 3.9 mi | 24.6 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| West Samoset | 4.0 mi | 25.2 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| South Bradenton | 4.5 mi | 24.8 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bayshore Gardens | 6.4 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.8) | 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 Manatee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cortez | 33.2 minutes (±7.8) |
| 3 | Ellenton | 29.5 minutes (±7.4) |
| 4 | Holmes Beach | 28.8 minutes (±8.1) |
| 5 | Lakewood Ranch | 27.9 minutes (±1.8) |
| 6 | Whitfield | 27.1 minutes (±6.3) |
| 7 | Memphis | 26.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 8 | Palmetto | 25.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 9 (tie) | Bradenton | 25.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 9 (tie) | West Samoset | 25.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 11 | South Bradenton | 24.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 12 | Samoset | 24.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 13 | Bayshore Gardens | 24.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 14 | Longboat Key | 23.7 minutes (±4.8) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Manatee 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 Palmetto
How long is the average commute in Palmetto?
Workers who live in Palmetto, FL take an average of 25.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Palmetto without a car?
5.6% of households in Palmetto have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Palmetto?
11.0% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Palmetto worked from home, and 89.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmetto city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmetto city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmetto 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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