How long is the commute from West Miami, FL?
Workers who live in West Miami, FL take an average of 25.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.6% of workers drive alone to work.
2.1% take public transportation.
3.7% of workers walk to work.
24.2% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.0 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 2.1%
- Work from home
- 24.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in West Miami get to work
| Means of transportation | West Miami | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 56.6% (±9.6 points) | 68.7% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.1% (±4.9 points) | 9.1% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.1% (±1.9 points) | 3.3% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.7% (±3.7 points) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±2.3 points) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.2% (±8.0 points) | 14.0% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In West Miami, the average commute is lower than in Miami-Dade County (30.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Miami, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Miami-Dade County (3.3%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Miami-Dade County, West Miami ranks 64 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 579 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Miami
| Vehicles available | West Miami | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±2.8 points) | 9.8% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.3% (±8.2 points) | 38.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.9% (±7.6 points) | 34.7% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.8% (±5.8 points) | 17.0% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In West Miami, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Miami-Dade County (9.8%).
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 West Miami
| West Miami | Miami-Dade County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.2% (±8.0 points) | 14.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±2.7 points) | 96.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.2% (±4.0 points) | 89.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Miami, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Miami-Dade County (89.7%).
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 West Miami
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Miami | — | 25.0 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Coral Terrace | 0.9 mi | 25.5 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fountainebleau | 3.2 mi | 27.9 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Olympia Heights | 3.3 mi | 29.8 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| South Miami | 3.4 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Glenvar Heights | 3.5 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Virginia Gardens | 3.6 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Westchester | 3.6 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Miami Springs | 4.3 mi | 28.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fountainebleau, FL (27.9 minutes), Olympia Heights, FL (29.8 minutes), South Miami, FL (30.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Miami-Dade County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Miami Beach | 26.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 59 | Glenvar Heights | 26.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 60 | Doral | 26.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 61 | Miami Shores | 26.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 62 | Coral Terrace | 25.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 63 | El Portal | 25.4 minutes (±6.1) |
| 64 | West Miami | 25.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 65 | Medley | 24.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 66 | Coral Gables | 23.8 minutes (±1.0) |
| 67 | Key Biscayne | 23.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 68 | Virginia Gardens | 22.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 69 | Homestead Base | 15.3 minutes (±8.1) |
Showing 12 of 69 places in Miami-Dade 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 West Miami
How long is the average commute in West Miami?
Workers who live in West Miami, FL take an average of 25.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Miami without a car?
4.0% of households in West Miami have no vehicle, and 2.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Miami?
24.2% (±8.0 points) of workers who live in West Miami worked from home, and 93.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Miami city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Miami city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Miami city, 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 West Miami city, Florida (place:76525, in state:12).
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 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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