How long is the commute from Silver Lake, FL?
Workers who live in Silver Lake, FL take an average of 27.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
15.3% work from home.
0.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.4 minutes (±7.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Households without a car
- 0.8%
How people in Silver Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Silver Lake | Lake County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.4% (±15.1 points) | 72.3% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.7% (±9.8 points) | 8.7% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.1% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 10.6% (±13.8 points) | 2.0% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.3% (±8.3 points) | 15.7% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Silver Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from Lake County (30.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Silver Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lake County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Silver Lake ranks 15 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 434 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Silver Lake
| Vehicles available | Silver Lake | Lake County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.8% (±1.4 points) | 4.1% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% (±12.7 points) | 40.0% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% (±11.3 points) | 36.5% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.1% (±9.6 points) | 19.4% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Silver Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lake County (4.1%).
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 Silver Lake
| Silver Lake | Lake County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.3% (±8.3 points) | 15.7% (±1.0 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.3% (±1.1 points) | 96.6% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±5.7 points) | 92.6% (±0.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Silver Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lake County (92.6%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Silver Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake | — | 27.4 minutes (±7.4) | — |
| Tavares | 5.3 mi | 30.6 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Yalaha | 6.2 mi | 32.7 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Eustis | 7.7 mi | 25.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Fruitland Park | 8.3 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Howey-in-the-Hills | 8.9 mi | 31.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Astatula | 9.5 mi | 31.4 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lady Lake | 10 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Leesburg | 10 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lady Lake, FL (18.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Astatula | 31.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | Clermont | 31.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 11 | Tavares | 30.6 minutes (±4.3) |
| 12 | Mount Dora | 29.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 13 | Pine Lakes | 29.3 minutes (±9.6) |
| 14 | Montverde | 28.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 15 | Silver Lake | 27.4 minutes (±7.4) |
| 16 | Minneola | 27.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 17 | Leesburg | 26.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 18 | Eustis | 25.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 19 | Fruitland Park | 23.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 20 | Lake Mack-Forest Hills | 22.9 minutes (±12.0) |
| 21 | Lady Lake | 18.1 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Lake County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Silver Lake is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Silver Lake
How long is the average commute in Silver Lake?
Workers who live in Silver Lake, FL take an average of 27.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Silver Lake without a car?
0.8% of households in Silver Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Silver Lake?
15.3% (±8.3 points) of workers who live in Silver Lake worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Silver Lake CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Silver Lake CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Silver Lake CDP, 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 Silver Lake CDP, Florida (place:66062, 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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