How long is the commute from Westlake, FL?
Workers who live in Westlake, FL take an average of 45.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.7% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
17.6% work from home.
0.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 45.2 minutes (±6.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.7%
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Households without a car
- 0.1%
How people in Westlake get to work
| Means of transportation | Westlake | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.9% (±7.6 points) | 69.5% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±3.5 points) | 9.9% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% (±2.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.6% (±6.7 points) | 15.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Westlake, the average commute is higher than in Palm Beach County (26.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Westlake, 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, Westlake ranks 1 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 10 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Westlake
| Vehicles available | Westlake | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 6.0% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.9% (±8.6 points) | 40.8% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 53.3% (±10.0 points) | 37.6% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.6% (±9.6 points) | 15.5% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Westlake, 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 Westlake
| Westlake | Palm Beach County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.6% (±6.7 points) | 15.4% (±0.4 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±3.5 points) | 96.8% (±0.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.9% (±1.0 points) | 91.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Westlake, 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 Westlake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake | — | 45.2 minutes (±6.1) | — |
| The Acreage | 2.0 mi | 38.0 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Loxahatchee Groves | 2.8 mi | 28.5 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Royal Palm Beach | 6.0 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Wellington | 7.6 mi | 32.1 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Palm Beach Gardens | 11 mi | 22.9 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| West Palm Beach | 11 mi | 23.4 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Plantation Mobile Home Park | 11 mi | 22.6 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Lake Belvedere Estates | 11 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: The Acreage, FL (38.0 minutes), Loxahatchee Groves, FL (28.5 minutes), Royal Palm Beach, FL (30.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westlake | 45.2 minutes (±6.1) |
| 2 | Limestone Creek | 38.3 minutes (±17.0) |
| 3 | The Acreage | 38.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 4 | South Palm Beach | 36.2 minutes (±12.1) |
| 5 | Palm Beach Shores | 34.9 minutes (±10.4) |
| 6 | Ocean Ridge | 33.3 minutes (±7.2) |
| 7 | Manalapan | 33.1 minutes (±4.7) |
Showing 7 of 54 places in Palm Beach 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 Westlake
How long is the average commute in Westlake?
Workers who live in Westlake, FL take an average of 45.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Westlake without a car?
0.1% of households in Westlake have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Westlake?
17.6% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in Westlake worked from home, and 98.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westlake city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westlake city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westlake 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 Westlake city, Florida (place:76417, 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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