How long is the commute from South Miami, FL?
Workers who live in South Miami, FL take an average of 30.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.9% of workers drive alone to work.
7.2% take public transportation.
5.3% of workers walk to work.
22.0% work from home.
12.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.9 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 7.2%
- Work from home
- 22.0%
- Households without a car
- 12.5%
How people in South Miami get to work
| Means of transportation | South Miami | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.9% (±6.4 points) | 68.7% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.9% (±1.2 points) | 9.1% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.2% (±2.5 points) | 3.3% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.3% (±2.7 points) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.9 points) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.0% (±6.6 points) | 14.0% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In South Miami, the average commute is not measurably different from Miami-Dade County (30.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Miami, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Miami-Dade County (3.3%).
It is also higher than in Florida (1.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Miami-Dade County, South Miami ranks 36 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 227 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Miami
| Vehicles available | South Miami | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.5% (±3.8 points) | 9.8% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.1% (±6.1 points) | 38.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.0% (±5.1 points) | 34.7% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.5% (±5.6 points) | 17.0% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In South Miami, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Miami-Dade County (9.8%).
It is also higher than in Florida (6.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in South Miami
| South Miami | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.0% (±6.6 points) | 14.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±3.0 points) | 96.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.5% (±2.4 points) | 89.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In South Miami, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Miami-Dade County (89.7%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near South Miami
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Miami | — | 30.9 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Glenvar Heights | 1.3 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Coral Terrace | 2.7 mi | 25.5 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Coral Gables | 2.7 mi | 23.8 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Olympia Heights | 3.0 mi | 29.8 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Pinecrest | 3.1 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| West Miami | 3.4 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Sunset | 3.6 mi | 34.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Westchester | 4.4 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Glenvar Heights, FL (26.6 minutes), Coral Terrace, FL (25.5 minutes), Coral Gables, FL (23.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Miami-Dade County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | North Miami | 31.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 31 | Opa-locka | 31.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 32 | Aventura | 31.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 33 (tie) | Pinewood | 31.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 33 (tie) | Richmond Heights | 31.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 35 (tie) | Ojus | 30.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 35 (tie) | South Miami | 30.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 35 (tie) | West Little River | 30.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 38 | Westwood Lakes | 30.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 39 (tie) | Bay Harbor Islands | 30.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 39 (tie) | Brownsville | 30.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 41 | Hialeah Gardens | 30.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 42 | Palm Springs North | 30.3 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Miami-Dade 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 South Miami
How long is the average commute in South Miami?
Workers who live in South Miami, FL take an average of 30.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Miami without a car?
12.5% of households in South Miami have no vehicle, and 7.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Miami?
22.0% (±6.6 points) of workers who live in South Miami worked from home, and 93.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Miami city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Miami city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Miami 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 South Miami city, Florida (place:67550, 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 last updated on .
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