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.

Trend Over Time

Competitive Position Trend

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