How long is the commute from Sanibel, FL?
Workers who live in Sanibel, FL take an average of 21.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
7.4% of workers walk to work.
31.1% work from home.
1.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.4 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 31.1%
- Households without a car
- 1.2%
How people in Sanibel get to work
| Means of transportation | Sanibel | Lee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 50.4% (±10.3 points) | 70.8% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.0% (±5.2 points) | 9.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.7 points) | 0.5% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.4% (±9.6 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±2.9 points) | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 31.1% (±10.6 points) | 15.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Sanibel, the average commute is lower than in Lee County (29.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sanibel, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lee County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lee County, Sanibel ranks 30 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 755 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sanibel
| Vehicles available | Sanibel | Lee County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | 5.0% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.9% (±7.4 points) | 41.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.4% (±8.2 points) | 38.9% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.6% (±3.7 points) | 14.6% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Sanibel, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lee County (5.0%).
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 Sanibel
| Sanibel | Lee County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 31.1% (±10.6 points) | 15.4% (±0.6 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±6.1 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.2% (±6.3 points) | 92.1% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sanibel, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lee County (92.1%).
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 Sanibel
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanibel | — | 21.4 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| St. James City | 6.3 mi | 18.6 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Punta Rassa | 7.2 mi | 32.3 minutes (±9.1) | Higher |
| Iona | 10 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Harlem Heights | 12 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Myers Beach | 12 mi | 20.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Island Center | 12 mi | 23.4 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Cypress Lake | 14 mi | 24.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| McGregor | 14 mi | 23.0 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Punta Rassa, FL (32.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Bonita Springs | 24.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 25 (tie) | Harlem Heights | 23.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 25 (tie) | Villas | 23.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 27 | Pine Island Center | 23.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 28 | Pine Manor | 23.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 29 | McGregor | 23.0 minutes (±4.3) |
| 30 | Sanibel | 21.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 31 | Fort Myers Beach | 20.7 minutes (±4.5) |
| 32 | St. James City | 18.6 minutes (±8.4) |
| 33 | Florida Gulf Coast University | 16.6 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 10 of 33 places in Lee 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 Sanibel
How long is the average commute in Sanibel?
Workers who live in Sanibel, FL take an average of 21.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sanibel without a car?
1.2% of households in Sanibel have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sanibel?
31.1% (±10.6 points) of workers who live in Sanibel worked from home, and 93.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sanibel city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sanibel city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sanibel 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 Sanibel city, Florida (place:63700, 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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