How long is the commute from Panama City, FL?
Workers who live in Panama City, FL take an average of 21.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
10.9% work from home.
5.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.4 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.4%
How people in Panama City get to work
| Means of transportation | Panama City | Bay County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.6% (±3.4 points) | 75.1% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.6% (±3.5 points) | 11.5% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.9% (±2.6 points) | 10.1% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Panama City, the average commute is lower than in Bay County (23.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Panama City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bay County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bay County, Panama City ranks 9 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 754 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Panama City
| Vehicles available | Panama City | Bay County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% (±1.3 points) | 4.3% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.0% (±3.4 points) | 34.7% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% (±3.4 points) | 40.9% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.5% (±2.3 points) | 20.1% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Panama City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Bay County (4.3%).
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 Panama City
| Panama City | Bay County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.9% (±2.6 points) | 10.1% (±0.9 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±1.5 points) | 97.3% (±0.6 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.9% (±2.4 points) | 92.8% (±1.0 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Panama City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Bay County (92.8%).
It is also lower than in Florida (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Panama City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City | — | 21.4 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Cedar Grove | 2.8 mi | 26.6 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Pretty Bayou | 2.9 mi | 22.2 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield | 4.0 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Parker | 4.9 mi | 23.7 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Grand Lagoon | 5.0 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lynn Haven | 5.1 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Lower Grand Lagoon | 5.2 mi | 24.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Callaway | 7.7 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cedar Grove, FL (26.6 minutes), Lynn Haven, FL (24.9 minutes), Callaway, FL (23.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Lynn Haven | 24.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 4 | Lower Grand Lagoon | 24.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 5 | Callaway | 23.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 6 | Parker | 23.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 7 | Springfield | 23.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 8 | Pretty Bayou | 22.2 minutes (±5.8) |
| 9 | Panama City | 21.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 10 | Upper Grand Lagoon | 20.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 11 | Panama City Beach | 20.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 12 | Laguna Beach | 17.9 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 10 of 12 places in Bay 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 Panama City
How long is the average commute in Panama City?
Workers who live in Panama City, FL take an average of 21.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Panama City without a car?
5.4% of households in Panama City have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Panama City?
10.9% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Panama City worked from home, and 87.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Panama City city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Panama City city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Panama City city, 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 Panama City city, Florida (place:54700, 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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