How long is the commute from Bellaire, TX?
Workers who live in Bellaire, TX take an average of 20.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
25.3% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.9 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 25.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in Bellaire get to work
| Means of transportation | Bellaire | Harris County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.3% (±4.7 points) | 70.3% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±2.1 points) | 10.7% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 2.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.0 points) | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.3% (±4.7 points) | 12.9% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Bellaire, the average commute is lower than in Harris County (29.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bellaire, 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, Bellaire ranks 32 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1083 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bellaire
| Vehicles available | Bellaire | Harris County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±1.1 points) | 7.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.6% (±3.9 points) | 35.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 53.4% (±4.7 points) | 37.3% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.5% (±3.9 points) | 19.7% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Bellaire, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Harris County (7.1%).
It is also lower than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bellaire
| Bellaire | Harris County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.3% (±4.7 points) | 12.9% (±0.3 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±0.7 points) | 96.7% (±0.1 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.3% (±1.3 points) | 92.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bellaire, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Harris County (92.1%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bellaire
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaire | — | 20.9 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Southside Place | 1.6 mi | 19.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| West University Place | 1.9 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Piney Point Village | 4.9 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hunters Creek Village | 5.2 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Bunker Hill Village | 6.0 mi | 18.0 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Hilshire Village | 6.2 mi | 25.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hedwig Village | 6.3 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Valley Village | 6.5 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bunker Hill Village, TX (18.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hunters Creek Village, TX (24.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 32 (tie) | Bellaire | 20.9 minutes (±1.1) |
| 32 (tie) | Piney Point Village | 20.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 34 | Hedwig Village | 20.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 35 | Southside Place | 19.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 36 | West University Place | 19.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 37 | Bunker Hill Village | 18.0 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 12 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 Bellaire
How long is the average commute in Bellaire?
Workers who live in Bellaire, TX take an average of 20.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bellaire without a car?
2.5% of households in Bellaire have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bellaire?
25.3% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Bellaire worked from home, and 97.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bellaire city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bellaire city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bellaire 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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