How long is the commute from Allen, TX?
Workers who live in Allen, TX take an average of 28.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
26.7% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.0 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 26.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Allen get to work
| Means of transportation | Allen | Collin County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.7% (±2.1 points) | 62.0% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% (±1.2 points) | 7.2% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.5 points) | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.7% (±1.8 points) | 27.5% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Allen, the average commute is not measurably different from Collin County (28.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Allen, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Collin County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Collin County, Allen ranks 20 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 582 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Allen
| Vehicles available | Allen | Collin County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±1.0 points) | 3.2% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.4% (±1.7 points) | 31.6% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.1% (±1.9 points) | 44.0% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.3% (±1.7 points) | 21.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Allen, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Collin County (3.2%).
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 Allen
| Allen | Collin County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.7% (±1.8 points) | 27.5% (±0.7 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±0.5 points) | 98.9% (±0.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.2% (±0.9 points) | 96.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Allen, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Collin County (96.5%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Allen
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen | — | 28.0 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Fairview | 4.1 mi | 33.8 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Parker | 4.4 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lucas | 5.3 mi | 29.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Plano | 6.0 mi | 25.4 minutes (±0.5) | Lower |
| McKinney | 6.3 mi | 27.8 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Seis Lagos | 6.7 mi | 37.8 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Murphy | 7.5 mi | 32.2 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| St. Paul | 8.2 mi | 28.4 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Plano, TX (25.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fairview, TX (33.8 minutes), Seis Lagos, TX (37.8 minutes), Murphy, TX (32.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Collin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Anna | 30.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 15 (tie) | Lucas | 29.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 (tie) | Prosper | 29.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 17 | New Hope | 28.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 18 | Frisco | 28.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 19 | St. Paul | 28.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 20 | Allen | 28.0 minutes (±1.2) |
| 21 | McKinney | 27.8 minutes (±0.8) |
| 22 | Weston | 27.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 23 | Parker | 27.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 24 | Plano | 25.4 minutes (±0.5) |
Showing 11 of 24 places in Collin 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 Allen
How long is the average commute in Allen?
Workers who live in Allen, TX take an average of 28.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Allen without a car?
3.2% of households in Allen have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Allen?
26.7% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Allen worked from home, and 97.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Allen city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Allen city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Allen city, Texas
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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.
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