How long is the commute from Winter Haven, FL?
Workers who live in Winter Haven, FL take an average of 28.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
9.7% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.4 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Winter Haven get to work
| Means of transportation | Winter Haven | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.2% (±2.9 points) | 75.0% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±1.8 points) | 8.8% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.7 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.7 points) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.7% (±2.0 points) | 12.4% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Winter Haven, the average commute is lower than in Polk County (30.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Winter Haven, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Polk County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Polk County, Winter Haven ranks 22 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 371 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Winter Haven
| Vehicles available | Winter Haven | Polk County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±1.8 points) | 5.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.7% (±2.8 points) | 38.5% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% (±2.9 points) | 38.3% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.0% (±2.3 points) | 17.8% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Winter Haven, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Polk County (5.4%).
It is also higher than in Florida (6.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Winter Haven
| Winter Haven | Polk County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.7% (±2.0 points) | 12.4% (±0.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±1.3 points) | 96.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.7% (±2.3 points) | 90.7% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Winter Haven, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Polk County (90.7%).
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 Winter Haven
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Haven | — | 28.4 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Inwood | 2.2 mi | 39.2 minutes (±7.2) | Higher |
| Cypress Gardens | 3.9 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Jan Phyl Village | 4.2 mi | 28.9 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Lake | 5.1 mi | 31.4 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Auburndale | 5.9 mi | 33.3 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Wahneta | 6.0 mi | 35.3 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Lake Alfred | 6.4 mi | 31.9 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Hamilton | 6.5 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Inwood, FL (39.2 minutes), Auburndale, FL (33.3 minutes), Wahneta, FL (35.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Alturas | 29.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 17 (tie) | Combee Settlement | 29.2 minutes (±8.3) |
| 17 (tie) | Crystal Lake | 29.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 19 | Highland City | 29.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 20 | Jan Phyl Village | 28.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 21 | Crooked Lake Park | 28.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 22 | Winter Haven | 28.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 23 | Mulberry | 28.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 24 | Kathleen | 28.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 25 | Lake Hamilton | 27.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 26 | Hillcrest Heights | 27.0 minutes (±8.4) |
| 27 | Bartow | 26.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 28 | Medulla | 25.9 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Polk 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 Winter Haven
How long is the average commute in Winter Haven?
Workers who live in Winter Haven, FL take an average of 28.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Winter Haven without a car?
8.0% of households in Winter Haven have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Winter Haven?
9.7% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Winter Haven worked from home, and 88.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winter Haven city, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winter Haven city, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winter Haven 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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