How long is the commute from College Station, TX?
Workers who live in College Station, TX take an average of 17.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.5% of workers drive alone to work.
2.7% take public transportation.
4.0% of workers walk to work.
12.2% work from home.
6.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.4 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 2.7%
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.6%
How people in College Station get to work
| Means of transportation | College Station | Brazos County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.5% (±2.0 points) | 73.2% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±1.2 points) | 9.4% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.7% (±0.7 points) | 1.7% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.0% (±0.8 points) | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.4% (±0.9 points) | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.2% (±1.4 points) | 10.7% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In College Station, the average commute is lower than in Brazos County (18.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In College Station, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Brazos County (1.7%).
It is also higher than in Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Brazos County, College Station ranks 5 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1276 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in College Station
| Vehicles available | College Station | Brazos County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% (±1.0 points) | 6.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% (±2.0 points) | 35.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% (±1.9 points) | 37.5% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.6% (±1.5 points) | 21.4% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In College Station, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Brazos County (6.0%).
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 College Station
| College Station | Brazos County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.2% (±1.4 points) | 10.7% (±0.8 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±0.5 points) | 97.7% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.6% (±1.6 points) | 86.4% (±1.1 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In College Station, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Brazos County (86.4%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near College Station
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station | — | 17.4 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Bryan | 7.5 mi | 18.5 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Snook | 12 mi | 32.0 minutes (±9.7) | Higher |
| Wixon Valley | 12 mi | 24.6 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Bryan | 14 mi | 22.4 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Kurten | 14 mi | 38.9 minutes (±16.9) | Higher |
| Iola | 18 mi | 33.7 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Navasota | 18 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Anderson | 19 mi | 19.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bryan, TX (18.5 minutes), Snook, TX (32.0 minutes), Lake Bryan, TX (22.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Brazos County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kurten | 38.9 minutes (±16.9) |
| 2 | Wixon Valley | 24.6 minutes (±8.1) |
| 3 | Lake Bryan | 22.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 4 | Bryan | 18.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 5 | College Station | 17.4 minutes (±0.6) |
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 College Station
How long is the average commute in College Station?
Workers who live in College Station, TX take an average of 17.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in College Station without a car?
6.6% of households in College Station have no vehicle, and 2.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in College Station?
12.2% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in College Station worked from home, and 84.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — College Station city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — College Station city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — College Station city, Texas
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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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