How long is the commute from Baytown, TX?
Workers who live in Baytown, TX take an average of 25.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
5.8% work from home.
8.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.4 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Households without a car
- 8.7%
How people in Baytown get to work
| Means of transportation | Baytown | Harris County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.9% (±2.7 points) | 70.3% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.9% (±1.8 points) | 10.7% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 2.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±0.9 points) | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.8% (±1.5 points) | 12.9% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Baytown, the average commute is lower than in Harris County (29.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Baytown, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Harris County (2.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Harris County, Baytown ranks 25 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 774 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Baytown
| Vehicles available | Baytown | Harris County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% (±1.3 points) | 7.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.3% (±2.6 points) | 35.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% (±2.7 points) | 37.3% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.2% (±1.9 points) | 19.7% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Baytown, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Harris County (7.1%).
It is also higher than in Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Baytown
| Baytown | Harris County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.8% (±1.5 points) | 12.9% (±0.3 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±0.9 points) | 96.7% (±0.1 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.6% (±1.4 points) | 92.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Baytown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Harris County (92.1%).
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 Baytown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baytown | — | 25.4 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Highlands | 6.4 mi | 30.7 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Morgan's Point | 6.7 mi | 27.4 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Beach City | 7.5 mi | 31.6 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Mont Belvieu | 8.1 mi | 34.6 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| La Porte | 8.3 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Barrett | 8.6 mi | 31.3 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Channelview | 9.0 mi | 30.0 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Cove | 9.9 mi | 17.6 minutes (±5.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cove, TX (17.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Highlands, TX (30.7 minutes), Mont Belvieu, TX (34.6 minutes), Channelview, TX (30.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Harris County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 (tie) | Webster | 27.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 20 | Jersey Village | 27.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 21 | Morgan's Point | 27.4 minutes (±5.2) |
| 22 | Houston | 27.2 minutes (±0.2) |
| 23 | Pasadena | 26.6 minutes (±0.9) |
| 24 | Shoreacres | 26.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 25 | Baytown | 25.4 minutes (±1.3) |
| 26 | Hilshire Village | 25.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 27 | Nassau Bay | 24.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 28 | La Porte | 24.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 29 (tie) | Deer Park | 24.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 29 (tie) | Hunters Creek Village | 24.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 31 | Spring Valley Village | 23.9 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Harris 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 Baytown
How long is the average commute in Baytown?
Workers who live in Baytown, TX take an average of 25.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Baytown without a car?
8.7% of households in Baytown have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Baytown?
5.8% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Baytown worked from home, and 91.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baytown city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baytown city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Baytown 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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