How long is the commute from Riviera Beach, FL?

Name: Commute and cars in Riviera Beach, FL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Riviera Beach, FL take an average of 24.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

72.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2.4% take public transportation.

1.9% of workers walk to work.

12.4% work from home.

8.5% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 24.7 minutes (±1.8)
Public transportation: 2.4%
Work from home: 12.4%
Households without a car: 8.5%

How people in Riviera Beach get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Riviera Beach	Palm Beach County	Florida	United States
Drove alone	72.2% (±4.1 points)	69.5%	70.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	8.9% (±2.2 points)	9.9%	9.2%	8.5%
Public transportation	2.4% (±1.5 points)	1.5%	1.2%	3.2%
Walked	1.9% (±1.2 points)	1.2%	1.4%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	2.2% (±1.1 points)	2.6%	2.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	12.4% (±2.9 points)	15.4%	15.7%	15.1%

In Riviera Beach, the average commute is not measurably different from Palm Beach County (26.5 minutes).

It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Riviera Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Palm Beach County (1.5%).

It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Palm Beach County, Riviera Beach ranks 29 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 603 of 848.

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

Cars per household in Riviera Beach

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Riviera Beach	Palm Beach County	Florida	United States
No vehicle	8.5% (±1.8 points)	6.0%	6.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	40.2% (±3.9 points)	40.8%	38.9%	33.1%
2 vehicles	34.0% (±3.9 points)	37.6%	38.1%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	17.3% (±3.0 points)	15.5%	17.0%	21.9%

In Riviera Beach, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Palm Beach County (6.0%).

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 Riviera Beach

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Riviera Beach	Palm Beach County	Florida	United States
Workers working from home	12.4% (±2.9 points)	15.4% (±0.4 points)	15.7% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	94.2% (±2.0 points)	96.8% (±0.2 points)	96.6% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	89.3% (±2.5 points)	91.4% (±0.4 points)	91.6% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Riviera Beach, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Palm Beach County (91.4%).

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 Riviera Beach

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Riviera Beach
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Riviera Beach	—	24.7 minutes (±1.8)	—
Lake Park	1.4 mi	21.2 minutes (±3.6)	Not measurably different
Mangonia Park	1.6 mi	23.7 minutes (±2.8)	Not measurably different
Palm Beach Shores	2.6 mi	34.9 minutes (±10.4)	Not measurably different
North Palm Beach	2.9 mi	20.1 minutes (±1.8)	Lower
West Palm Beach	4.0 mi	23.4 minutes (±0.7)	Not measurably different
Juno Ridge	4.7 mi	23.9 minutes (±6.4)	Not measurably different
Cabana Colony	5.2 mi	16.2 minutes (±2.8)	Lower
Westgate	5.8 mi	20.4 minutes (±2.3)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Palm Beach, FL (20.1 minutes), Cabana Colony, FL (16.2 minutes), Westgate, FL (20.4 minutes).

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

Average commute across Palm Beach County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
23	Boynton Beach	26.2 minutes (±1.2)
24	Palm Springs	26.0 minutes (±1.2)
25	Belle Glade	25.6 minutes (±3.6)
26	Hypoluxo	25.2 minutes (±4.8)
27	Jupiter	24.9 minutes (±1.9)
28	Briny Breezes	24.8 minutes (±4.2)
29	Riviera Beach	24.7 minutes (±1.8)
30	Lake Clarke Shores	24.0 minutes (±3.5)
31 (tie)	Juno Ridge	23.9 minutes (±6.4)
31 (tie)	Jupiter Inlet Colony	23.9 minutes (±9.7)
33	Pine Air	23.8 minutes (±4.0)
34	Mangonia Park	23.7 minutes (±2.8)
35 (tie)	Lake Belvedere Estates	23.5 minutes (±2.4)

Showing 13 of 54 places in Palm Beach 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 Riviera Beach

How long is the average commute in Riviera Beach?

Workers who live in Riviera Beach, FL take an average of 24.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Riviera Beach without a car?

8.5% of households in Riviera Beach have no vehicle, and 2.4% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Riviera Beach?

12.4% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Riviera Beach worked from home, and 89.3% 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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