How long is the commute from Brownsville, TX?
Workers who live in Brownsville, TX take an average of 21.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
8.4% work from home.
7.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.4 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.4%
How people in Brownsville get to work
| Means of transportation | Brownsville | Cameron County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.9% (±1.7 points) | 75.6% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.4% (±1.2 points) | 11.7% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.3 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.4% (±1.0 points) | 9.1% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Brownsville, the average commute is not measurably different from Cameron County (21.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brownsville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cameron County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cameron County, Brownsville ranks 15 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1052 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brownsville
| Vehicles available | Brownsville | Cameron County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% (±0.9 points) | 6.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.2% (±2.0 points) | 34.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.6% (±1.7 points) | 35.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.8% (±1.4 points) | 22.9% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Brownsville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cameron County (6.6%).
It is also higher than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Brownsville
| Brownsville | Cameron County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.4% (±1.0 points) | 9.1% (±0.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% (±1.1 points) | 91.2% (±0.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.1% (±1.3 points) | 84.4% (±0.7 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Brownsville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Cameron County (84.4%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Brownsville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville | — | 21.4 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Cameron Park | 2.4 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Los Fresnos | 5.9 mi | 22.5 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rancho Viejo | 7.1 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Indian Lake | 7.1 mi | 27.9 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Laureles | 8.9 mi | 25.9 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| South Point | 9.7 mi | 26.6 minutes (±10.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bayview | 10 mi | 31.7 minutes (±8.9) | Higher |
| Rice Tracts | 12 mi | 26.5 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rancho Viejo, TX (26.3 minutes), Indian Lake, TX (27.9 minutes), Laureles, TX (25.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cameron County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Los Indios | 25.2 minutes (±7.3) |
| 10 | Laguna Vista | 23.8 minutes (±5.4) |
| 11 | Palmer (community) | 23.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 12 | Cameron Park | 23.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 13 | Los Fresnos | 22.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 14 | Rio Hondo | 22.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 15 | Brownsville | 21.4 minutes (±0.6) |
| 16 | La Feria | 20.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 17 (tie) | Primera | 19.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 17 (tie) | Santa Rosa | 19.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 19 | Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz | 19.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 20 | Harlingen | 17.9 minutes (±0.8) |
| 21 | San Benito | 17.5 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Cameron 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 Brownsville
How long is the average commute in Brownsville?
Workers who live in Brownsville, TX take an average of 21.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brownsville without a car?
7.4% of households in Brownsville have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brownsville?
8.4% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Brownsville worked from home, and 86.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brownsville city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brownsville city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brownsville 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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