How long is the commute from South Sarasota, FL?
Workers who live in South Sarasota, FL take an average of 19.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
23.8% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.9 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 23.8%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in South Sarasota get to work
| Means of transportation | South Sarasota | Sarasota County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.3% (±7.7 points) | 71.5% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±5.5 points) | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.8% (±7.0 points) | 16.6% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In South 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 South 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, South Sarasota ranks 27 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 794 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Sarasota
| Vehicles available | South Sarasota | Sarasota County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±2.3 points) | 4.1% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.9% (±6.1 points) | 42.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±6.8 points) | 39.4% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.2% (±5.0 points) | 14.0% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In South Sarasota, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sarasota 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 South Sarasota
| South Sarasota | Sarasota County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.8% (±7.0 points) | 16.6% (±0.8 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±2.7 points) | 96.4% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±3.5 points) | 92.9% (±0.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In South Sarasota, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 South Sarasota
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Sarasota | — | 19.9 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Siesta Key | 1.3 mi | 37.2 minutes (±12.7) | Higher |
| Ridge Wood Heights | 1.3 mi | 23.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Southgate | 1.8 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| South Gate Ridge | 2.2 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Gulf Gate | 2.5 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sarasota | 3.6 mi | 20.7 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bee Ridge | 3.7 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sarasota Springs | 3.8 mi | 23.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Siesta Key, FL (37.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8 of 28 places in Sarasota County, ranked from highest to lowest.
South Sarasota 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 South Sarasota
How long is the average commute in South Sarasota?
Workers who live in South Sarasota, FL take an average of 19.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Sarasota without a car?
2.9% of households in South Sarasota have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Sarasota?
23.8% (±7.0 points) of workers who live in South Sarasota worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Sarasota CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Sarasota CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Sarasota 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 South Sarasota CDP, Florida (place:67887, 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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