Florida, MA is a small town located in the northern part of the state. With a population of just under 4,000 people, Florida is an ideal place to live for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of larger cities. Luckily, this quaint community is also well-connected when it comes to public transportation. The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) serves the area with bus and rail service that extends from Boston and Worcester all the way down to Providence and Boston’s Logan Airport. In addition, there are numerous commuter rail lines that provide connections throughout the region with stops at various major towns in between. This allows Florida residents easy access to other cities as well as providing an option for traveling into downtown Boston for work or leisure activities.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Florida takes 28.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Florida get to work:
- 88.5% drive their own car alone
- 8.2% carpool with others
- 2.3% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit