How long is the commute from Tallahassee, FL?
Workers who live in Tallahassee, FL take an average of 19.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.3% of workers drive alone to work.
2.2% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
13.4% work from home.
8.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.1 minutes (±0.5)
- Public transportation
- 2.2%
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Households without a car
- 8.5%
How people in Tallahassee get to work
| Means of transportation | Tallahassee | Leon County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.3% (±1.4 points) | 71.8% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±0.9 points) | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.2% (±0.6 points) | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±0.5 points) | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.4% (±1.0 points) | 14.2% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Tallahassee, the average commute is lower than in Leon County (21.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tallahassee, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Leon County (1.5%).
It is also higher than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Leon County, Tallahassee ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 802 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tallahassee
| Vehicles available | Tallahassee | Leon County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% (±1.0 points) | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.2% (±1.7 points) | 38.6% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% (±1.4 points) | 36.8% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.0% (±1.2 points) | 17.5% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Tallahassee, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Leon County (7.1%).
It is also higher than in Florida (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Tallahassee
| Tallahassee | Leon County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.4% (±1.0 points) | 14.2% (±0.9 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±0.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.1% (±0.9 points) | 91.4% (±0.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Tallahassee, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Leon County (91.4%).
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 Tallahassee
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee | — | 19.1 minutes (±0.5) | — |
| Bradfordville | 8.6 mi | 29.3 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Woodville | 9.6 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Midway | 13 mi | 31.2 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Havana | 16 mi | 28.9 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Crawfordville | 19 mi | 28.9 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| St. Marks | 20 mi | 38.1 minutes (±6.9) | Higher |
| Quincy | 21 mi | 31.0 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Monticello | 23 mi | 22.8 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bradfordville, FL (29.3 minutes), Woodville, FL (24.9 minutes), Midway, FL (31.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Leon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradfordville | 29.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 2 | Woodville | 24.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Tallahassee | 19.1 minutes (±0.5) |
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 Tallahassee
How long is the average commute in Tallahassee?
Workers who live in Tallahassee, FL take an average of 19.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tallahassee without a car?
8.5% of households in Tallahassee have no vehicle, and 2.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tallahassee?
13.4% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Tallahassee worked from home, and 91.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tallahassee city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tallahassee city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tallahassee city, 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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