How long is the commute from Polk City, FL?

Name: Commute and cars in Polk City, FL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Polk City, FL take an average of 32.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

75.4% of workers drive alone to work.

0.3% take public transportation.

1.3% of workers walk to work.

13.7% work from home.

1.8% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 32.2 minutes (±4.6)
Public transportation: 0.3%
Work from home: 13.7%
Households without a car: 1.8%

How people in Polk City get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Polk City	Polk County	Florida	United States
Drove alone	75.4% (±9.6 points)	75.0%	70.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	8.6% (±5.2 points)	8.8%	9.2%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.3% (±0.6 points)	0.4%	1.2%	3.2%
Walked	1.3% (±2.3 points)	1.1%	1.4%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.7% (±0.9 points)	2.4%	2.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	13.7% (±9.6 points)	12.4%	15.7%	15.1%

In Polk City, the average commute is not measurably different from Polk County (30.5 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).

It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Polk City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Polk County (0.4%).

It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Polk County, Polk City ranks 12 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 168 of 848.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Polk City

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Polk City	Polk County	Florida	United States
No vehicle	1.8% (±2.1 points)	5.4%	6.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	23.5% (±9.2 points)	38.5%	38.9%	33.1%
2 vehicles	53.5% (±10.7 points)	38.3%	38.1%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	21.3% (±7.7 points)	17.8%	17.0%	21.9%

In Polk City, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Polk County (5.4%).

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 Polk City

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Polk City	Polk County	Florida	United States
Workers working from home	13.7% (±9.6 points)	12.4% (±0.5 points)	15.7% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	97.0% (±2.8 points)	96.1% (±0.4 points)	96.6% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	97.0% (±2.8 points)	90.7% (±0.5 points)	91.6% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Polk City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Polk County (90.7%).

It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).

It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Polk City

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Polk City
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Polk City	—	32.2 minutes (±4.6)	—
Auburndale	5.3 mi	33.3 minutes (±4.3)	Not measurably different
Lake Alfred	7.5 mi	31.9 minutes (±5.0)	Not measurably different
Fussels Corner	8.7 mi	23.7 minutes (±2.6)	Lower
Combee Settlement	9.5 mi	29.2 minutes (±8.3)	Not measurably different
Inwood	11 mi	39.2 minutes (±7.2)	Not measurably different
Crystal Lake	11 mi	29.2 minutes (±4.1)	Not measurably different
Winter Haven	11 mi	28.4 minutes (±1.8)	Not measurably different
Lakeland	12 mi	23.1 minutes (±0.9)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fussels Corner, FL (23.7 minutes), Lakeland, FL (23.1 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Polk County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
6 (tie)	Dundee	35.3 minutes (±3.5)
6 (tie)	Wahneta	35.3 minutes (±5.6)
8	Loughman	33.5 minutes (±3.9)
9	Auburndale	33.3 minutes (±4.3)
10	Grenelefe	33.0 minutes (±6.1)
11	Willow Oak	32.3 minutes (±3.4)
12	Polk City	32.2 minutes (±4.6)
13	Lake Alfred	31.9 minutes (±5.0)
14	Eagle Lake	31.4 minutes (±5.7)
15	Cypress Gardens	30.3 minutes (±3.8)
16	Alturas	29.7 minutes (±3.4)
17 (tie)	Combee Settlement	29.2 minutes (±8.3)
17 (tie)	Crystal Lake	29.2 minutes (±4.1)

Showing 13 of 36 places in Polk 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 Polk City

How long is the average commute in Polk City?

Workers who live in Polk City, FL take an average of 32.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Polk City without a car?

1.8% of households in Polk City have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Polk City?

13.7% (±9.6 points) of workers who live in Polk City worked from home, and 97.0% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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