How long is the commute from Carrollton, TX?
Workers who live in Carrollton, TX take an average of 24.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
21.7% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.1 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 21.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Carrollton get to work
| Means of transportation | Carrollton | Denton County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.1% (±1.6 points) | 65.5% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.9% (±1.2 points) | 7.8% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.4 points) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.7% (±1.3 points) | 23.5% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Carrollton, the average commute is lower than in Denton County (28.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Carrollton, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Denton County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Denton County, Carrollton ranks 35 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 879 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Carrollton
| Vehicles available | Carrollton | Denton County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±0.6 points) | 3.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% (±1.8 points) | 29.0% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.2% (±1.9 points) | 44.6% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.1% (±1.4 points) | 22.9% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Carrollton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Denton County (3.5%).
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 Carrollton
| Carrollton | Denton County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.7% (±1.3 points) | 23.5% (±0.7 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±0.4 points) | 98.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.6% (±0.9 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Carrollton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Denton County (95.7%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Carrollton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton | — | 24.1 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Hebron | 4.0 mi | 25.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Addison | 4.2 mi | 21.6 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Farmers Branch | 4.4 mi | 21.6 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Coppell | 5.6 mi | 24.3 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lewisville | 6.1 mi | 24.6 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| The Colony | 6.9 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Plano | 9.8 mi | 25.4 minutes (±0.5) | Higher |
| Irving | 10.0 mi | 24.1 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Addison, TX (21.6 minutes), Farmers Branch, TX (21.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: The Colony, TX (27.1 minutes), Plano, TX (25.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Denton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Copper Canyon | 26.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 30 | Flower Mound | 26.0 minutes (±0.7) |
| 31 | Highland Village | 25.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 32 | Hebron | 25.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 33 | Trophy Club | 24.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 34 | Lewisville | 24.6 minutes (±0.8) |
| 35 | Carrollton | 24.1 minutes (±0.7) |
| 36 | Denton | 23.7 minutes (±0.8) |
Showing 8 of 36 places in Denton 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 Carrollton
How long is the average commute in Carrollton?
Workers who live in Carrollton, TX take an average of 24.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Carrollton without a car?
3.5% of households in Carrollton have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Carrollton?
21.7% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Carrollton worked from home, and 95.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carrollton city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carrollton city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carrollton 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 Carrollton city, Texas (place:13024, 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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