How long is the commute from Watergate, FL?
Workers who live in Watergate, FL take an average of 30.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
3.1% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.6 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Watergate get to work
| Means of transportation | Watergate | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.1% (±8.8 points) | 69.5% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.4% (±5.3 points) | 9.9% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±1.8 points) | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.9% (±4.9 points) | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.1% (±2.8 points) | 15.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Watergate, the average commute is higher than in Palm Beach County (26.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Watergate, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Palm Beach County (1.5%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Palm Beach County, Watergate ranks 12 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 245 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Watergate
| Vehicles available | Watergate | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 6.0% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.9% (±9.0 points) | 40.8% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.9% (±15.8 points) | 37.6% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.2% (±13.7 points) | 15.5% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Watergate, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Palm Beach County (6.0%).
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 Watergate
| Watergate | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.1% (±2.8 points) | 15.4% (±0.4 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±4.3 points) | 96.8% (±0.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±4.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Watergate, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Palm Beach County (91.4%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Watergate
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watergate | — | 30.6 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Parkland | 2.8 mi | 32.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Coconut Creek | 4.2 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Coral Springs | 5.3 mi | 29.9 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield Beach | 5.7 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Margate | 6.1 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Boca Raton | 7.2 mi | 21.2 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Pompano Beach | 8.1 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| North Lauderdale | 8.5 mi | 30.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Boca Raton, FL (21.2 minutes), Pompano Beach, FL (27.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Palm Beach County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Ocean Ridge | 33.3 minutes (±7.2) |
| 7 | Manalapan | 33.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 8 | South Bay | 32.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 9 | Wellington | 32.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 10 | Jupiter Farms | 30.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 11 | Royal Palm Beach | 30.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 12 | Watergate | 30.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 13 | Greenacres | 29.9 minutes (±1.8) |
| 14 | Royal Palm Estates | 28.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 15 | San Castle | 28.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 16 | Tequesta | 28.6 minutes (±5.3) |
| 17 | Loxahatchee Groves | 28.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 18 | Haverhill | 27.9 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Palm Beach County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Watergate 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 Watergate
How long is the average commute in Watergate?
Workers who live in Watergate, FL take an average of 30.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Watergate without a car?
0.0% of households in Watergate have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Watergate?
3.1% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Watergate worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watergate CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watergate CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watergate CDP, Florida
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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 last updated on .
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