How long is the commute from Houston, DE?
Workers who live in Houston, DE take an average of 23.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
28.9% work from home.
2.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.1 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 28.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.1%
How people in Houston get to work
| Means of transportation | Houston | Kent County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.1% (±25.3 points) | 77.5% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±14.3 points) | 9.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±14.3 points) | 1.0% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±14.3 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±14.3 points) | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 28.9% (±25.3 points) | 8.7% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
In Houston, the average commute is not measurably different from Kent County (26.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Houston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kent County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Kent County, Houston ranks 16 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 58 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Houston
| Vehicles available | Houston | Kent County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% (±7.7 points) | 6.6% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% (±19.4 points) | 31.0% | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.2% (±17.1 points) | 39.1% | 38.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.5% (±24.5 points) | 23.4% | 21.4% | 21.9% |
In Houston, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kent County (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Houston
| Houston | Kent County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 28.9% (±25.3 points) | 8.7% (±0.8 points) | 15.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% (±2.3 points) | 94.9% (±0.9 points) | 96.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.6% (±3.0 points) | 91.1% (±1.0 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Houston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Kent County (91.1%).
It is also higher than in Delaware (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Houston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | — | 23.1 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Harrington | 3.7 mi | 25.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Milford | 4.4 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Farmington | 5.2 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln | 5.6 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Frederica | 6.6 mi | 24.0 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Felton | 7.7 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Riverview | 7.9 mi | 31.8 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
| Ellendale | 8.5 mi | 28.0 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lincoln, DE (29.1 minutes), Riverview, DE (31.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Harrington | 25.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 11 | Felton | 25.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 12 | Magnolia | 24.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 13 | Farmington | 24.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 14 | Frederica | 24.0 minutes (±8.5) |
| 15 | Hartly | 23.2 minutes (±5.0) |
| 16 | Houston | 23.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 17 | Dover | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 18 | Leipsic | 22.7 minutes (±6.7) |
| 19 | Woodside | 22.1 minutes (±9.0) |
| 20 | Highland Acres | 21.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 21 | Wyoming | 20.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 22 | Viola | 20.2 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Kent County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Houston
How long is the average commute in Houston?
Workers who live in Houston, DE take an average of 23.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Houston without a car?
2.1% of households in Houston have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Houston?
28.9% (±25.3 points) of workers who live in Houston worked from home, and 96.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houston town, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houston town, Delaware
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houston town, Delaware
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Houston town, Delaware (place:36760, in state:10).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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