How long is the commute from Wright, FL?
Workers who live in Wright, FL take an average of 24.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
5.0% work from home.
6.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.7 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 5.0%
- Households without a car
- 6.2%
How people in Wright get to work
| Means of transportation | Wright | Okaloosa County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.1% (±4.7 points) | 76.7% | 70.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.6% (±4.7 points) | 10.3% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.2% (±1.6 points) | 1.6% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% (±1.7 points) | 9.7% | 15.7% | 15.1% |
In Wright, the average commute is not measurably different from Okaloosa County (26.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Florida (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wright, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Okaloosa County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Florida (1.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Okaloosa County, Wright ranks 7 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 604 of 848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wright
| Vehicles available | Wright | Okaloosa County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% (±1.6 points) | 3.6% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.6% (±3.9 points) | 31.6% | 38.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% (±4.1 points) | 42.7% | 38.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.0% (±3.6 points) | 22.1% | 17.0% | 21.9% |
In Wright, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Okaloosa County (3.6%).
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 Wright
| Wright | Okaloosa County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.0% (±1.7 points) | 9.7% (±0.9 points) | 15.7% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±0.8 points) | 97.4% (±0.5 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.6% (±1.7 points) | 93.2% (±0.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wright, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Okaloosa County (93.2%).
It is also higher than in Florida (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wright
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright | — | 24.7 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Fort Walton Beach | 1.8 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean City | 2.1 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Cinco Bayou | 2.5 mi | 18.2 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mary Esther | 2.5 mi | 25.1 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Shalimar | 3.5 mi | 19.9 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Lorraine | 4.6 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Hurlburt Field | 4.8 mi | 14.6 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Eglin AFB | 5.6 mi | 14.1 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Lorraine, FL (21.3 minutes), Hurlburt Field, FL (14.6 minutes), Eglin AFB, FL (14.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Okaloosa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurel Hill | 39.3 minutes (±5.6) |
| 2 | Crestview | 30.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 3 | Destin | 26.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 4 | Mary Esther | 25.1 minutes (±7.3) |
| 5 (tie) | Niceville | 25.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 5 (tie) | Ocean City | 25.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 | Wright | 24.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 8 | Fort Walton Beach | 22.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 | Lake Lorraine | 21.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 10 | Shalimar | 19.9 minutes (±4.7) |
| 11 | Cinco Bayou | 18.2 minutes (±8.5) |
| 12 | Valparaiso | 17.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 13 | Hurlburt Field | 14.6 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 13 of 14 places in Okaloosa County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Wright 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 Wright
How long is the average commute in Wright?
Workers who live in Wright, FL take an average of 24.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wright without a car?
6.2% of households in Wright have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wright?
5.0% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Wright worked from home, and 94.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wright CDP, Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wright CDP, Florida
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wright CDP, 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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Figures last updated on .
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