How long is the commute from Austin, TX?
Workers who live in Austin, TX take an average of 23.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.0% of workers drive alone to work.
2.0% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
30.7% work from home.
7.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.7 minutes (±0.4)
- Public transportation
- 2.0%
- Work from home
- 30.7%
- Households without a car
- 7.1%
How people in Austin get to work
| Means of transportation | Austin | Travis County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 56.0% (±0.8 points) | 57.0% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±0.4 points) | 6.9% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.0% (±0.2 points) | 1.6% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±0.2 points) | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±0.3 points) | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 30.7% (±0.7 points) | 30.2% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Austin, the average commute is lower than in Travis County (25.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Austin, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Travis County (1.6%).
It is also higher than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Travis County, Austin ranks 21 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 901 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Austin
| Vehicles available | Austin | Travis County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% (±0.4 points) | 5.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.0% (±0.8 points) | 39.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% (±0.8 points) | 38.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.0% (±0.5 points) | 15.5% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Austin, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Travis County (5.9%).
It is also higher than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Austin
| Austin | Travis County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 30.7% (±0.7 points) | 30.2% (±0.7 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±0.2 points) | 98.3% (±0.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.8% (±0.4 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Austin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Travis County (94.3%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Austin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | — | 23.7 minutes (±0.4) | — |
| Rollingwood | 2.6 mi | 16.7 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| West Lake Hills | 3.6 mi | 16.6 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Sunset Valley | 6.2 mi | 25.1 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Barton Creek | 7.0 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Steiner Ranch | 9.6 mi | 29.8 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Hornsby Bend | 11 mi | 33.7 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Wells Branch | 11 mi | 21.6 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Shady Hollow | 11 mi | 29.4 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rollingwood, TX (16.7 minutes), West Lake Hills, TX (16.6 minutes), Wells Branch, TX (21.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Steiner Ranch, TX (29.8 minutes), Hornsby Bend, TX (33.7 minutes), Shady Hollow, TX (29.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Travis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 (tie) | San Leanna | 29.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 16 | Lakeway | 28.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 17 | Pflugerville | 27.4 minutes (±1.3) |
| 18 | Hudson Bend | 26.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 19 | Sunset Valley | 25.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 20 | The Hills | 23.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 21 | Austin | 23.7 minutes (±0.4) |
| 22 | Bee Cave | 22.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 23 | Barton Creek | 21.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 24 | Wells Branch | 21.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 25 | Rollingwood | 16.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 26 | West Lake Hills | 16.6 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 12 of 26 places in Travis 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 Austin
How long is the average commute in Austin?
Workers who live in Austin, TX take an average of 23.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Austin without a car?
7.1% of households in Austin have no vehicle, and 2.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Austin?
30.7% (±0.7 points) of workers who live in Austin worked from home, and 93.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Austin city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Austin city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Austin 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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