How long is the commute from Pensacola, FL?
Workers who live in Pensacola, FL take an average of 22.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
16.7% work from home.
8.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.0 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 16.7%
- Households without a car
- 8.4%
How people in Pensacola get to work
| Means of transportation | Pensacola | Escambia County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.9% (±2.7 points) | 69.6% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±1.3 points) | 8.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.8 points) | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±1.3 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.7% (±2.6 points) | 13.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Pensacola, the average commute is lower than in Escambia County (23.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pensacola, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Escambia County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Escambia County, Pensacola ranks 11 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 740 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pensacola
| Vehicles available | Pensacola | Escambia County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% (±1.6 points) | 7.0% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.1% (±2.6 points) | 36.9% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% (±2.7 points) | 38.2% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.0% (±1.7 points) | 17.8% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Pensacola, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Escambia County (7.0%).
It is also higher than in Florida (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Pensacola
| Pensacola | Escambia County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.7% (±2.6 points) | 13.6% (±0.9 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±0.9 points) | 96.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.4% (±1.6 points) | 91.9% (±0.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Pensacola, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Escambia County (91.9%).
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 Pensacola
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensacola | — | 22.0 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Goulding | 2.3 mi | 25.3 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
| Brent | 4.1 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| West Pensacola | 4.7 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Gulf Breeze | 5.1 mi | 23.8 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ferry Pass | 5.5 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Myrtle Grove | 6.9 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Oriole Beach | 7.2 mi | 30.1 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| Bellview | 7.2 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brent, FL (18.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oriole Beach, FL (30.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Escambia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Myrtle Grove | 23.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 (tie) | Gonzalez | 22.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 6 (tie) | Warrington | 22.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Ensley | 22.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 9 (tie) | Bellview | 22.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 9 (tie) | Ferry Pass | 22.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 9 (tie) | Pensacola | 22.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 12 | Brent | 18.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 13 | Pensacola Station | 9.7 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 9 of 13 places in Escambia 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 Pensacola
How long is the average commute in Pensacola?
Workers who live in Pensacola, FL take an average of 22.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pensacola without a car?
8.4% of households in Pensacola have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pensacola?
16.7% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Pensacola worked from home, and 92.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pensacola city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pensacola city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pensacola 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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