How long is the commute from The Villages, FL?
Workers who live in The Villages, FL take an average of 21.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
28.2% work from home.
2.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.2 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 28.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.2%
How people in The Villages get to work
| Means of transportation | The Villages | Sumter County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 55.6% (±5.8 points) | 69.7% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.2% (±1.8 points) | 7.7% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±2.9 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 9.8% (±2.8 points) | 6.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 28.2% (±5.2 points) | 13.9% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In The Villages, the average commute is lower than in Sumter County (28.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In The Villages, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sumter County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sumter County, The Villages ranks 7 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 766 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in The Villages
| Vehicles available | The Villages | Sumter County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% (±0.7 points) | 3.1% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 71.2% (±2.5 points) | 60.1% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.4% (±2.5 points) | 28.9% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 2.2% (±0.9 points) | 7.9% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In The Villages, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Sumter County (3.1%).
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 The Villages
| The Villages | Sumter County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 28.2% (±5.2 points) | 13.9% (±1.9 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±1.9 points) | 95.9% (±1.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.8% (±2.0 points) | 91.5% (±1.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In The Villages, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sumter County (91.5%).
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 The Villages
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villages | — | 21.2 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Lady Lake | 4.0 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fruitland Park | 4.8 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Wildwood | 6.5 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Coleman | 8.1 mi | 22.5 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ocklawaha | 11 mi | 34.0 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Lake Panasoffkee | 11 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Belleview | 12 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Silver Springs Shores East | 12 mi | 35.1 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ocklawaha, FL (34.0 minutes), Lake Panasoffkee, FL (27.5 minutes), Belleview, FL (27.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sumter County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Webster | 44.2 minutes (±12.2) |
| 2 | Center Hill | 28.7 minutes (±9.6) |
| 3 | Bushnell | 28.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 4 | Lake Panasoffkee | 27.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Coleman | 22.5 minutes (±6.6) |
| 6 | Wildwood | 22.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | The Villages | 21.2 minutes (±2.1) |
The Villages 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 The Villages
How long is the average commute in The Villages?
Workers who live in The Villages, FL take an average of 21.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in The Villages without a car?
2.2% of households in The Villages have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in The Villages?
28.2% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in The Villages worked from home, and 92.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Villages CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Villages CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Villages 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 The Villages CDP, Florida (place:71625, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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