How long is the commute from Shalimar, FL?
Workers who live in Shalimar, FL take an average of 19.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
12.8% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.9 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Shalimar get to work
| Means of transportation | Shalimar | Okaloosa County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.5% (±7.8 points) | 76.7% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.9% (±4.9 points) | 10.3% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.3 points) | 0.2% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±10.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 1.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.8% (±5.4 points) | 9.7% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Shalimar, the average commute is lower than in Okaloosa County (26.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shalimar, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Okaloosa County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Okaloosa County, Shalimar ranks 10 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 793 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shalimar
| Vehicles available | Shalimar | Okaloosa County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±12.1 points) | 3.6% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.4% (±13.7 points) | 31.6% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.2% (±9.0 points) | 42.7% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.4% (±9.2 points) | 22.1% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Shalimar, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Okaloosa County (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Shalimar
| Shalimar | Okaloosa County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.8% (±5.4 points) | 9.7% (±0.9 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% (±1.8 points) | 97.4% (±0.5 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.8% (±1.9 points) | 93.2% (±0.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Shalimar, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Okaloosa County (93.2%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Shalimar
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shalimar | — | 19.9 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Lake Lorraine | 1.1 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean City | 1.5 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Cinco Bayou | 2.1 mi | 18.2 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Eglin AFB | 2.3 mi | 14.1 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Fort Walton Beach | 2.6 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wright | 3.5 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mary Esther | 5.0 mi | 25.1 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Valparaiso | 5.2 mi | 17.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Eglin AFB, FL (14.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Okaloosa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Mary Esther | 25.1 minutes (±7.3) |
| 5 (tie) | Niceville | 25.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 5 (tie) | Ocean City | 25.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 | Wright | 24.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 8 | Fort Walton Beach | 22.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 | Lake Lorraine | 21.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 10 | Shalimar | 19.9 minutes (±4.7) |
| 11 | Cinco Bayou | 18.2 minutes (±8.5) |
| 12 | Valparaiso | 17.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 13 | Hurlburt Field | 14.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 14 | Eglin AFB | 14.1 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 11 of 14 places in Okaloosa 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 Shalimar
How long is the average commute in Shalimar?
Workers who live in Shalimar, FL take an average of 19.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shalimar without a car?
0.0% of households in Shalimar have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shalimar?
12.8% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Shalimar worked from home, and 97.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shalimar town, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shalimar town, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shalimar town, 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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