How long is the commute from Tamarac, FL?
Workers who live in Tamarac, FL take an average of 31.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.7% of workers drive alone to work.
2.1% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
11.9% work from home.
9.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.4 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 2.1%
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Households without a car
- 9.0%
How people in Tamarac get to work
| Means of transportation | Tamarac | Broward County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.7% (±2.7 points) | 69.7% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±2.0 points) | 9.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.1% (±0.7 points) | 1.8% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.6 points) | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.9% (±1.7 points) | 14.7% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Tamarac, the average commute is higher than in Broward County (29.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tamarac, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Broward County (1.8%).
It is also higher than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Broward County, Tamarac ranks 5 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 200 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tamarac
| Vehicles available | Tamarac | Broward County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.0% (±2.1 points) | 6.8% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.0% (±2.8 points) | 41.1% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% (±2.6 points) | 36.5% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.4% (±1.2 points) | 15.6% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Tamarac, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Broward County (6.8%).
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 Tamarac
| Tamarac | Broward County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.9% (±1.7 points) | 14.7% (±0.4 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.4% (±1.8 points) | 96.9% (±0.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.9% (±2.1 points) | 92.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Tamarac, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Broward County (92.1%).
It is also lower than in Florida (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Tamarac
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarac | — | 31.4 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Sunrise | 2.2 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| North Lauderdale | 2.2 mi | 30.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lauderhill | 3.4 mi | 30.0 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Margate | 4.2 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lauderdale Lakes | 4.2 mi | 27.4 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Coral Springs | 4.7 mi | 29.9 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Plantation | 5.4 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Roosevelt Gardens | 6.4 mi | 28.5 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sunrise, FL (29.6 minutes), Lauderdale Lakes, FL (27.4 minutes), Plantation, FL (27.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Broward County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin Park | 43.7 minutes (±25.1) |
| 2 | West Park | 32.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 3 (tie) | Parkland | 32.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 3 (tie) | Pembroke Park | 32.5 minutes (±6.8) |
| 5 | Tamarac | 31.4 minutes (±1.3) |
| 6 | Miramar | 31.1 minutes (±0.8) |
| 7 | Margate | 30.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 8 | North Lauderdale | 30.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 9 (tie) | Hallandale Beach | 30.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 9 (tie) | Pembroke Pines | 30.4 minutes (±0.8) |
| 11 | Lauderhill | 30.0 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 11 of 35 places in Broward 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 Tamarac
How long is the average commute in Tamarac?
Workers who live in Tamarac, FL take an average of 31.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tamarac without a car?
9.0% of households in Tamarac have no vehicle, and 2.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tamarac?
11.9% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Tamarac worked from home, and 87.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tamarac city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tamarac city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tamarac 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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