How long is the commute from Alvin, TX?
Workers who live in Alvin, TX take an average of 29.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
6.7% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.4 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in Alvin get to work
| Means of transportation | Alvin | Brazoria County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.6% (±3.6 points) | 79.7% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.4% (±2.4 points) | 7.7% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.5% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.0% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.7% (±2.6 points) | 10.8% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Alvin, the average commute is not measurably different from Brazoria County (30.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Alvin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Brazoria County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Brazoria County, Alvin ranks 12 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 479 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Alvin
| Vehicles available | Alvin | Brazoria County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±2.5 points) | 3.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% (±4.6 points) | 26.0% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% (±4.7 points) | 43.3% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.9% (±4.4 points) | 27.6% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Alvin, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Brazoria County (3.1%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Alvin
| Alvin | Brazoria County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.7% (±2.6 points) | 10.8% (±0.8 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±2.4 points) | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±2.1 points) | 94.0% (±0.6 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Alvin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Brazoria County (94.0%).
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 Alvin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin | — | 29.4 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Hillcrest Village | 2.3 mi | 36.7 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Friendswood | 5.9 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Fe | 7.8 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| League City | 8.3 mi | 29.9 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Liverpool | 9.0 mi | 33.9 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Manvel | 9.3 mi | 35.2 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Webster | 9.9 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Dickinson | 10 mi | 28.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Manvel, TX (35.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Brazoria County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Manvel | 35.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 | Liverpool | 33.9 minutes (±5.9) |
| 8 | Pearland | 32.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 9 | Sweeny | 32.1 minutes (±11.7) |
| 10 | Wild Peach Village | 31.5 minutes (±4.6) |
| 11 | Sandy Point | 31.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 12 | Alvin | 29.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 13 | Angleton | 28.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 14 | Bailey's Prairie | 27.7 minutes (±6.2) |
| 15 | Brookside Village | 27.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 16 | Brazoria | 26.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 17 | West Columbia | 25.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 18 | Freeport | 25.3 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Brazoria 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 Alvin
How long is the average commute in Alvin?
Workers who live in Alvin, TX take an average of 29.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Alvin without a car?
5.9% of households in Alvin have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Alvin?
6.7% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Alvin worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alvin city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alvin city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alvin 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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