How long is the commute from Beaumont, TX?
Workers who live in Beaumont, TX take an average of 20.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
4.5% work from home.
9.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.3 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Households without a car
- 9.6%
How people in Beaumont get to work
| Means of transportation | Beaumont | Jefferson County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.0% (±1.7 points) | 85.7% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±1.3 points) | 7.8% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.2 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.5% (±0.9 points) | 3.4% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Beaumont, the average commute is not measurably different from Jefferson County (21.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Beaumont, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Beaumont ranks 9 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1123 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Beaumont
| Vehicles available | Beaumont | Jefferson County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.6% (±1.2 points) | 8.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.9% (±2.1 points) | 35.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% (±2.3 points) | 37.0% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.6% (±1.6 points) | 19.0% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Beaumont, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Jefferson County (8.1%).
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 Beaumont
| Beaumont | Jefferson County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.5% (±0.9 points) | 3.4% (±0.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±0.9 points) | 95.4% (±0.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±1.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.8 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Beaumont, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jefferson County (90.3%).
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 Beaumont
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | — | 20.3 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Rose City | 5.9 mi | 28.6 minutes (±7.4) | Higher |
| Rose Hill Acres | 7.9 mi | 37.1 minutes (±15.1) | Higher |
| Bevil Oaks | 8.8 mi | 32.3 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Pine Forest | 9.1 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Vidor | 9.7 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Central Gardens | 10.0 mi | 16.4 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Beauxart Gardens | 11 mi | 14.5 minutes (±5.0) | Lower |
| Nederland | 12 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Central Gardens, TX (16.4 minutes), Beauxart Gardens, TX (14.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rose City, TX (28.6 minutes), Rose Hill Acres, TX (37.1 minutes), Bevil Oaks, TX (32.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Taylor Landing | 32.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 4 | China | 28.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Fannett | 25.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Port Arthur | 23.4 minutes (±1.0) |
| 7 | Groves | 20.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | Hamshire | 20.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 9 | Beaumont | 20.3 minutes (±0.9) |
| 10 | Nederland | 18.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 11 | Port Neches | 18.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 12 | Central Gardens | 16.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 13 | Beauxart Gardens | 14.5 minutes (±5.0) |
Showing 11 of 13 places in Jefferson 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 Beaumont
How long is the average commute in Beaumont?
Workers who live in Beaumont, TX take an average of 20.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Beaumont without a car?
9.6% of households in Beaumont have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Beaumont?
4.5% (±0.9 points) of workers who live in Beaumont worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaumont city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaumont city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaumont 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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Figures last updated on .
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