How long is the commute from Central Gardens, TX?
Workers who live in Central Gardens, TX take an average of 16.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
4.2% work from home.
6.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.4 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.2%
How people in Central Gardens get to work
| Means of transportation | Central Gardens | Jefferson County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.9% (±6.9 points) | 85.7% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±6.4 points) | 7.8% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±2.3 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.2% (±3.6 points) | 3.4% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Central Gardens, the average commute is lower than in 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 Central Gardens, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Central Gardens ranks 12 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1317 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Central Gardens
| Vehicles available | Central Gardens | Jefferson County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% (±6.9 points) | 8.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.4% (±11.0 points) | 35.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% (±9.8 points) | 37.0% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.2% (±9.3 points) | 19.0% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Central Gardens, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jefferson County (8.1%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Central Gardens
| Central Gardens | Jefferson County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.2% (±3.6 points) | 3.4% (±0.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% (±4.5 points) | 95.4% (±0.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.4% (±6.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.8 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Central Gardens, 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 Central Gardens
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Gardens | — | 16.4 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Nederland | 1.8 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Beauxart Gardens | 2.1 mi | 14.5 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Port Neches | 4.0 mi | 18.1 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Groves | 6.9 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Rose City | 8.4 mi | 28.6 minutes (±7.4) | Higher |
| Port Arthur | 9.7 mi | 23.4 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Vidor | 9.8 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Beaumont | 10.0 mi | 20.3 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Groves, TX (20.8 minutes), Rose City, TX (28.6 minutes), Port Arthur, TX (23.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8 of 13 places in Jefferson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Central Gardens is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Central Gardens
How long is the average commute in Central Gardens?
Workers who live in Central Gardens, TX take an average of 16.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Central Gardens without a car?
6.2% of households in Central Gardens have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Central Gardens?
4.2% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Central Gardens worked from home, and 89.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Central Gardens CDP, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Central Gardens CDP, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Central Gardens CDP, 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 Central Gardens CDP, Texas (place:13972, 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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