How long is the commute from Sarasota, FL?
Workers who live in Sarasota, FL take an average of 20.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
13.3% work from home.
6.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.7 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Households without a car
- 6.7%
How people in Sarasota get to work
| Means of transportation | Sarasota | Sarasota County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.5% (±2.6 points) | 71.5% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.6% (±2.0 points) | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±0.8 points) | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.3% (±1.8 points) | 16.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Sarasota, the average commute is lower than in Sarasota County (24.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sarasota, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sarasota County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sarasota County, Sarasota ranks 24 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 776 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sarasota
| Vehicles available | Sarasota | Sarasota County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% (±1.1 points) | 4.1% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.8% (±2.5 points) | 42.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.5% (±2.1 points) | 39.4% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.0% (±1.8 points) | 14.0% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Sarasota, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Sarasota County (4.1%).
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 Sarasota
| Sarasota | Sarasota County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.3% (±1.8 points) | 16.6% (±0.8 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±0.9 points) | 96.4% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.2% (±1.5 points) | 92.9% (±0.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sarasota, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Sarasota County (92.9%).
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 Sarasota
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota | — | 20.7 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| North Sarasota | 1.8 mi | 27.0 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Southgate | 3.0 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Kensington Park | 3.2 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| South Sarasota | 3.6 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Desoto Lakes | 4.0 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Ridge Wood Heights | 4.1 mi | 23.0 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Siesta Key | 4.4 mi | 37.2 minutes (±12.7) | Higher |
| The Meadows | 4.6 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Sarasota, FL (27.0 minutes), Kensington Park, FL (25.0 minutes), Desoto Lakes, FL (25.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sarasota County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Ridge Wood Heights | 23.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 19 | South Venice | 22.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 20 | Plantation (community) | 22.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 21 | Vamo | 22.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 22 | Bee Ridge | 21.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 23 | South Gate Ridge | 20.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 24 | Sarasota | 20.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 25 | Venice Gardens | 20.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 26 | Gulf Gate | 20.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 27 | South Sarasota | 19.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 28 | Nokomis | 17.2 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 11 of 28 places in Sarasota 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 Sarasota
How long is the average commute in Sarasota?
Workers who live in Sarasota, FL take an average of 20.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sarasota without a car?
6.7% of households in Sarasota have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sarasota?
13.3% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Sarasota worked from home, and 90.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sarasota city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sarasota city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sarasota 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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Figures last updated on .
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