How long is the commute from Sebring, FL?
Workers who live in Sebring, FL take an average of 21.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
5.8% of workers walk to work.
9.3% work from home.
9.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.2 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Households without a car
- 9.8%
How people in Sebring get to work
| Means of transportation | Sebring | Highlands County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.4% (±7.3 points) | 75.2% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.3% (±6.2 points) | 12.2% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 0.2% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.8% (±4.1 points) | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.2 points) | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.3% (±4.0 points) | 8.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Sebring, the average commute is not measurably different from Highlands County (23.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sebring, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Highlands County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Highlands County, Sebring ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 765 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sebring
| Vehicles available | Sebring | Highlands County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.8% (±3.7 points) | 5.6% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.1% (±5.2 points) | 45.2% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.2% (±4.1 points) | 34.8% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.9% (±2.9 points) | 14.4% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Sebring, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Highlands County (5.6%).
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 Sebring
| Sebring | Highlands County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.3% (±4.0 points) | 8.6% (±1.3 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±2.5 points) | 94.6% (±1.1 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.6% (±3.8 points) | 86.7% (±1.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sebring, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Highlands County (86.7%).
It is also lower than in Florida (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sebring
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring | — | 21.2 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Avon Park | 8.9 mi | 24.6 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Placid | 13 mi | 27.3 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Frostproof | 20 mi | 25.4 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Zolfo Springs | 21 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Wauchula | 23 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Hillcrest Heights | 25 mi | 27.0 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Babson Park | 26 mi | 24.8 minutes (±10.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bowling Green | 26 mi | 31.3 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Zolfo Springs, FL (28.0 minutes), Wauchula, FL (27.0 minutes), Bowling Green, FL (31.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Highlands County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Placid | 27.3 minutes (±8.5) |
| 2 | Avon Park | 24.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 3 | Sebring | 21.2 minutes (±2.9) |
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 Sebring
How long is the average commute in Sebring?
Workers who live in Sebring, FL take an average of 21.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sebring without a car?
9.8% of households in Sebring have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sebring?
9.3% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Sebring worked from home, and 87.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sebring city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sebring city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sebring 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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