How long is the commute from Bayou Vista, TX?
Workers who live in Bayou Vista, TX take an average of 33.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.9% of workers walk to work.
10.2% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.9 minutes (±5.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Bayou Vista get to work
| Means of transportation | Bayou Vista | Galveston County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.5% (±6.9 points) | 77.2% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.9% (±2.2 points) | 7.4% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.9% (±5.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.6 points) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.2% (±4.8 points) | 11.7% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Bayou Vista, the average commute is higher than in Galveston County (27.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bayou Vista, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Galveston County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Galveston County, Bayou Vista ranks 2 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 242 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bayou Vista
| Vehicles available | Bayou Vista | Galveston County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±2.8 points) | 5.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.8% (±8.5 points) | 31.6% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.8% (±10.1 points) | 40.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.2% (±8.3 points) | 22.3% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Bayou Vista, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Galveston County (5.4%).
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 Bayou Vista
| Bayou Vista | Galveston County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.2% (±4.8 points) | 11.7% (±0.9 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±3.8 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.4% (±4.5 points) | 93.2% (±0.6 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bayou Vista, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Galveston County (93.2%).
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 Bayou Vista
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Vista | — | 33.9 minutes (±5.5) | — |
| Tiki Island | 2.4 mi | 33.0 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| La Marque | 4.5 mi | 28.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hitchcock | 5.1 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Texas City | 8.0 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Jamaica Beach | 9.6 mi | 26.6 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Galveston | 9.8 mi | 20.2 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Santa Fe | 11 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Dickinson | 11 mi | 28.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Texas City, TX (25.7 minutes), Jamaica Beach, TX (26.6 minutes), Galveston, TX (20.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Galveston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolivar Peninsula | 52.5 minutes (±20.1) |
| 2 | Bayou Vista | 33.9 minutes (±5.5) |
| 3 | Clear Lake Shores | 33.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 4 | Tiki Island | 33.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 5 | San Leon | 32.5 minutes (±8.8) |
| 6 | League City | 29.9 minutes (±0.7) |
| 7 | Bacliff | 29.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 8 | Hitchcock | 29.0 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 8 of 16 places in Galveston 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 Bayou Vista
How long is the average commute in Bayou Vista?
Workers who live in Bayou Vista, TX take an average of 33.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bayou Vista without a car?
4.3% of households in Bayou Vista have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bayou Vista?
10.2% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Bayou Vista worked from home, and 92.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bayou Vista city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bayou Vista city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bayou Vista 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 Bayou Vista city, Texas (place:06060, 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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