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Lehigh Acres, FL vs Palmetto, FL

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- The average commute for residents of Palmetto is 11.9% shorter than it is for residents of Lehigh Acres.
- 184.6% more residents of Palmetto work from home compared to residents of Lehigh Acres.
 Lehigh Acres, FLPalmetto, FLUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Lehigh Acres, FLPalmetto, FLUnited States
 Auto (alone)79.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock13.6%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.6%0.5%
 Walk0.3%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock12.5%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Lehigh Acres, FLPalmetto, FLUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock8.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.6.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock14.4%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.10.3%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.2%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.19.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock5.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.7.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock7.4%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.11.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock0.4%2.9%
Reviews for Lehigh Acres    11 Reviews

I grew up in Lehigh and liked it better then now it has too many people. The crime is worse now with the growth in population. I miss my small town that no one seemed  More

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Over 8 years ago

I love the hometown feel. They have a great VFW and American Legion to socialize. Great Climate the cost of living is much cheaper than Cape Coral . You are close to  More

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Michael · 

I have lived in Lehigh Acres for most of my life. Throughout the years I've been living there, I've been physically attacked in the schools (growing up), physically  More

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Reviews for Palmetto    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Best bet for Florida living is newer bedroom communities. Closer to inland parks for canoe and kayak, but a quick drive to the shore. There's not a safe city in the  More

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I am a 40yr old single female who moved to Palmetto about 6 years ago. Since I have been here, I have seen the change in the town. Despite a bad economy, Palmetto  More

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Over 19 years ago

My husband and I are moving from this area because the schools are more than poor. With almost no after school activites or diverse educational choices. If you child  More

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