How long is the commute from Alamo Heights, TX?
Workers who live in Alamo Heights, TX take an average of 19.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
21.4% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.2 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 21.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Alamo Heights get to work
| Means of transportation | Alamo Heights | Bexar County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.1% (±5.4 points) | 68.4% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.5% (±1.4 points) | 11.7% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.6% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.4% (±5.3 points) | 14.6% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Alamo Heights, the average commute is lower than in Bexar County (25.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Alamo Heights, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Bexar County (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bexar County, Alamo Heights ranks 24 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1187 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Alamo Heights
| Vehicles available | Alamo Heights | Bexar County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±2.4 points) | 6.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.1% (±5.4 points) | 36.2% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.2% (±6.5 points) | 37.2% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.1% (±4.9 points) | 20.1% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Alamo Heights, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Bexar County (6.4%).
It is also lower than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Alamo Heights
| Alamo Heights | Bexar County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.4% (±5.3 points) | 14.6% (±0.4 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±1.8 points) | 96.7% (±0.1 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.1% (±3.1 points) | 91.9% (±0.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Alamo Heights, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Bexar County (91.9%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Alamo Heights
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo Heights | — | 19.2 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Olmos Park | 1.2 mi | 18.2 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Terrell Hills | 1.3 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| San Antonio | 3.7 mi | 24.5 minutes (±0.2) | Higher |
| Castle Hills | 4.2 mi | 18.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Balcones Heights | 4.9 mi | 24.8 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Kirby | 5.2 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Windcrest | 5.7 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hill Country Village | 6.9 mi | 17.2 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: San Antonio, TX (24.5 minutes), Balcones Heights, TX (24.8 minutes), Kirby, TX (24.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bexar County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 (tie) | San Antonio | 24.5 minutes (±0.2) |
| 19 | Kirby | 24.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 20 | Terrell Hills | 22.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 21 | Hollywood Park | 20.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 22 | Live Oak | 20.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 23 | Windcrest | 20.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 24 | Alamo Heights | 19.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 25 | Castle Hills | 18.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 26 | Shavano Park | 18.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 27 | Olmos Park | 18.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 28 | Hill Country Village | 17.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 29 | Randolph AFB | 16.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 30 | Lackland AFB | 10.8 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Bexar 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 Alamo Heights
How long is the average commute in Alamo Heights?
Workers who live in Alamo Heights, TX take an average of 19.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Alamo Heights without a car?
2.6% of households in Alamo Heights have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Alamo Heights?
21.4% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in Alamo Heights worked from home, and 94.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alamo Heights city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alamo Heights city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alamo Heights city, Texas
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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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