How long is the commute from Tavares, FL?
Workers who live in Tavares, FL take an average of 30.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
8.8% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.6 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Tavares get to work
| Means of transportation | Tavares | Lake County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.5% (±6.1 points) | 72.3% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.0% (±5.2 points) | 8.7% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.1% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.7% (±2.2 points) | 2.0% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.8% (±2.7 points) | 15.7% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Tavares, the average commute is not measurably different from Lake County (30.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tavares, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lake County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Tavares ranks 11 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 244 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tavares
| Vehicles available | Tavares | Lake County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±1.8 points) | 4.1% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.6% (±4.8 points) | 40.0% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.6% (±4.7 points) | 36.5% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.7% (±3.1 points) | 19.4% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Tavares, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lake County (4.1%).
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 Tavares
| Tavares | Lake County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.8% (±2.7 points) | 15.7% (±1.0 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±3.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.7% (±4.6 points) | 92.6% (±0.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Tavares, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Lake County (92.6%).
It is also lower than in Florida (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Tavares
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tavares | — | 30.6 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Astatula | 4.3 mi | 31.4 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Yalaha | 4.3 mi | 32.7 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Howey-in-the-Hills | 4.6 mi | 31.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Lake | 5.3 mi | 27.4 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Tangerine | 7.2 mi | 36.2 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Eustis | 7.9 mi | 25.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Dora | 8.1 mi | 29.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Leesburg | 9.5 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Mount Plymouth | 33.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 6 | Umatilla | 32.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | Yalaha | 32.7 minutes (±7.6) |
| 8 | Howey-in-the-Hills | 31.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 9 | Astatula | 31.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | Clermont | 31.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 11 | Tavares | 30.6 minutes (±4.3) |
| 12 | Mount Dora | 29.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 13 | Pine Lakes | 29.3 minutes (±9.6) |
| 14 | Montverde | 28.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 15 | Silver Lake | 27.4 minutes (±7.4) |
| 16 | Minneola | 27.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 17 | Leesburg | 26.1 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Lake 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 Tavares
How long is the average commute in Tavares?
Workers who live in Tavares, FL take an average of 30.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tavares without a car?
5.1% of households in Tavares have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tavares?
8.8% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Tavares worked from home, and 86.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tavares city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tavares city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tavares 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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Figures last updated on .
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