How long is the commute from Sunset, FL?
Workers who live in Sunset, FL take an average of 34.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
13.0% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.4 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 13.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Sunset get to work
| Means of transportation | Sunset | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.7% (±6.0 points) | 68.7% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.1% (±4.3 points) | 9.1% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 3.3% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±2.4 points) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.0% (±3.8 points) | 14.0% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Sunset, the average commute is higher than in Miami-Dade County (30.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sunset, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Miami-Dade County (3.3%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Miami-Dade County, Sunset ranks 17 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 106 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sunset
| Vehicles available | Sunset | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±2.2 points) | 9.8% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.1% (±4.9 points) | 38.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.6% (±6.4 points) | 34.7% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.5% (±5.7 points) | 17.0% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Sunset, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Miami-Dade County (9.8%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (6.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sunset
| Sunset | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.0% (±3.8 points) | 14.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±1.0 points) | 96.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.4% (±1.1 points) | 89.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sunset, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Miami-Dade County (89.7%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sunset
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset | — | 34.4 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Westwood Lakes | 1.7 mi | 30.7 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Olympia Heights | 1.7 mi | 29.8 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Glenvar Heights | 2.3 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Kendall | 2.5 mi | 30.0 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Westchester | 2.7 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| South Miami | 3.6 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Kendale Lakes | 3.7 mi | 32.8 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| The Crossings | 3.9 mi | 29.8 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Westwood Lakes, FL (30.7 minutes), Olympia Heights, FL (29.8 minutes), Glenvar Heights, FL (26.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Palmetto Bay | 35.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 12 (tie) | Goulds | 35.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 12 (tie) | The Hammocks | 35.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 14 | South Miami Heights | 34.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 15 (tie) | North Bay Village | 34.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 15 (tie) | Palmetto Estates | 34.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 15 (tie) | Sunset | 34.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 18 | Leisure City | 34.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 19 | Ives Estates | 34.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 20 | Westview | 33.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 21 | Three Lakes | 33.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 22 | Biscayne Park | 33.2 minutes (±9.2) |
| 23 | Sunny Isles Beach | 33.0 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Miami-Dade County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Sunset 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 Sunset
How long is the average commute in Sunset?
Workers who live in Sunset, FL take an average of 34.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sunset without a car?
4.9% of households in Sunset have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sunset?
13.0% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Sunset worked from home, and 98.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunset CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunset CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunset 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 Sunset CDP, Florida (place:69812, 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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