How long is the commute from Balch Springs, TX?
Workers who live in Balch Springs, TX take an average of 33.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
9.8% work from home.
4.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.7 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.4%
How people in Balch Springs get to work
| Means of transportation | Balch Springs | Dallas County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.4% (±5.8 points) | 68.4% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.7% (±4.5 points) | 11.5% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 1.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.8% (±3.6 points) | 15.7% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Balch Springs, the average commute is higher than in Dallas County (26.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Balch Springs, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Dallas County (1.4%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dallas County, Balch Springs ranks 2 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 252 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Balch Springs
| Vehicles available | Balch Springs | Dallas County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% (±2.3 points) | 6.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.4% (±5.8 points) | 37.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.1% (±5.2 points) | 35.5% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.1% (±5.5 points) | 20.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Balch Springs, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dallas County (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Balch Springs
| Balch Springs | Dallas County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.8% (±3.6 points) | 15.7% (±0.3 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.1 points) | 96.8% (±0.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.9% (±4.5 points) | 92.2% (±0.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Balch Springs, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dallas County (92.2%).
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 Balch Springs
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balch Springs | — | 33.7 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Mesquite | 3.7 mi | 32.1 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Seagoville | 6.0 mi | 38.2 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Sunnyvale | 6.9 mi | 32.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Hutchins | 7.2 mi | 32.3 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmer | 8.8 mi | 33.4 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Forney | 9.8 mi | 36.4 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Heartland | 9.9 mi | 40.0 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Travis Ranch | 10 mi | 40.4 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Seagoville, TX (38.2 minutes), Heartland, TX (40.0 minutes), Travis Ranch, TX (40.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dallas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seagoville | 38.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 2 | Balch Springs | 33.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 3 | Wilmer | 33.4 minutes (±6.8) |
| 4 (tie) | Bear Creek Ranch | 33.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 4 (tie) | Glenn Heights | 33.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 | Sunnyvale | 32.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Hutchins | 32.3 minutes (±6.3) |
| 8 | Mesquite | 32.1 minutes (±0.8) |
Showing 8 of 25 places in Dallas 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 Balch Springs
How long is the average commute in Balch Springs?
Workers who live in Balch Springs, TX take an average of 33.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Balch Springs without a car?
4.4% of households in Balch Springs have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Balch Springs?
9.8% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Balch Springs worked from home, and 88.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Balch Springs city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Balch Springs city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Balch Springs city, Texas
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 Balch Springs city, Texas (place:05372, in state:48).
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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