2025 E-Insights Report

Percentage of Workers Commuting by Car

  • Austin has the highest car usage rate among all MSAs, maintaining a leading position across all years.
  • Tampa Bay shows consistently high car usage rates, with a stable trend since 2018, remaining one of the top MSAs for car transportation.
  • Tampa Bay consistently ranks within the top three MSAs, maintaining a strong position alongside leaders like Austin and Atlanta.
Percentage of Workers Commuting by Car Chart

Trend Over Time

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Competitive Position Trend

Competitive Trend Chart

The measure estimates the population using cars as their primary means of transportation.
Source: Census Bureau, American Community Survey, table B08301.