How long is the commute from Balcones Heights, TX?

Name: Commute and cars in Balcones Heights, TX, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Balcones Heights, TX take an average of 24.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

59.3% of workers drive alone to work.

5.5% take public transportation.

4.2% of workers walk to work.

5.9% work from home.

26.8% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 24.8 minutes (±5.2)
Public transportation: 5.5%
Work from home: 5.9%
Households without a car: 26.8%

How people in Balcones Heights get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Balcones Heights	Bexar County	Texas	United States
Drove alone	59.3% (±11.8 points)	68.4%	71.4%	68.8%
Carpooled	18.1% (±12.4 points)	11.7%	10.0%	8.5%
Public transportation	5.5% (±4.1 points)	1.6%	0.9%	3.2%
Walked	4.2% (±4.5 points)	1.8%	1.5%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	7.0% (±4.8 points)	1.8%	1.8%	2.0%
Worked from home	5.9% (±3.8 points)	14.6%	14.4%	15.1%

In Balcones Heights, the average commute is not measurably different from Bexar County (25.7 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Balcones Heights, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bexar County (1.6%).

It is also higher than in Texas (0.9%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Bexar County, Balcones Heights ranks 16 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 813 of 1,403.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Balcones Heights

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Balcones Heights	Bexar County	Texas	United States
No vehicle	26.8% (±11.2 points)	6.4%	5.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	47.8% (±10.8 points)	36.2%	33.0%	33.1%
2 vehicles	20.8% (±8.0 points)	37.2%	39.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	4.7% (±2.5 points)	20.1%	22.3%	21.9%

In Balcones Heights, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Bexar County (6.4%).

It is also higher than in Texas (5.4%).

It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Balcones Heights

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Balcones Heights	Bexar County	Texas	United States
Workers working from home	5.9% (±3.8 points)	14.6% (±0.4 points)	14.4% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	98.2% (±1.6 points)	96.7% (±0.1 points)	96.3% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	82.8% (±10.6 points)	91.9% (±0.3 points)	91.4% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Balcones 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 Balcones Heights

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Balcones Heights
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Balcones Heights	—	24.8 minutes (±5.2)	—
San Antonio	2.4 mi	24.5 minutes (±0.2)	Not measurably different
Castle Hills	3.0 mi	18.9 minutes (±3.4)	Not measurably different
Olmos Park	3.9 mi	18.2 minutes (±3.3)	Lower
Leon Valley	3.9 mi	27.5 minutes (±3.3)	Not measurably different
Alamo Heights	4.9 mi	19.2 minutes (±2.0)	Lower
Terrell Hills	6.2 mi	22.2 minutes (±4.3)	Not measurably different
Shavano Park	6.5 mi	18.5 minutes (±2.6)	Lower
Hill Country Village	7.4 mi	17.2 minutes (±1.9)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Olmos Park, TX (18.2 minutes), Alamo Heights, TX (19.2 minutes), Shavano Park, TX (18.5 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
10	Leon Valley	27.5 minutes (±3.3)
11 (tie)	Converse	26.8 minutes (±1.6)
11 (tie)	Cross Mountain	26.8 minutes (±2.9)
13	Universal City	26.3 minutes (±2.5)
14	Helotes	25.7 minutes (±2.8)
15	Von Ormy	25.2 minutes (±2.5)
16	Balcones Heights	24.8 minutes (±5.2)
17 (tie)	Grey Forest	24.5 minutes (±7.5)
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)

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 Balcones Heights

How long is the average commute in Balcones Heights?

Workers who live in Balcones Heights, TX take an average of 24.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Balcones Heights without a car?

26.8% of households in Balcones Heights have no vehicle, and 5.5% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Balcones Heights?

5.9% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Balcones Heights worked from home, and 82.8% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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