How long is the commute from Corpus Christi, TX?
Workers who live in Corpus Christi, TX take an average of 21.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
5.3% work from home.
6.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.3 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Households without a car
- 6.9%
How people in Corpus Christi get to work
| Means of transportation | Corpus Christi | Nueces County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.3% (±1.1 points) | 80.0% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±1.0 points) | 10.5% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.3% (±0.7 points) | 5.4% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Corpus Christi, the average commute is not measurably different from Nueces County (21.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Corpus Christi, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Nueces County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Nueces County, Corpus Christi ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1059 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Corpus Christi
| Vehicles available | Corpus Christi | Nueces County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% (±0.6 points) | 6.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.0% (±1.3 points) | 35.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% (±1.2 points) | 38.2% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.7% (±1.1 points) | 19.1% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Corpus Christi, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Nueces County (6.9%).
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 Corpus Christi
| Corpus Christi | Nueces County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.3% (±0.7 points) | 5.4% (±0.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±0.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.6% (±0.8 points) | 88.8% (±0.8 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Corpus Christi, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Nueces County (88.8%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Corpus Christi
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi | — | 21.3 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Ingleside on the Bay | 6.0 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Port Aransas | 6.9 mi | 17.5 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ingleside | 8.3 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Aransas Pass | 12 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Portland | 13 mi | 20.5 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Gregory | 14 mi | 16.1 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Taft | 21 mi | 27.1 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Taft Southwest | 21 mi | 28.3 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gregory, TX (16.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Taft, TX (27.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Nueces County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Driscoll | 29.4 minutes (±22.7) |
| 2 | Bishop | 28.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 3 | Agua Dulce | 28.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 4 | Petronila | 24.4 minutes (±8.7) |
| 5 | Robstown | 22.7 minutes (±5.0) |
| 6 | Corpus Christi | 21.3 minutes (±0.7) |
| 7 | Port Aransas | 17.5 minutes (±5.4) |
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 Corpus Christi
How long is the average commute in Corpus Christi?
Workers who live in Corpus Christi, TX take an average of 21.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Corpus Christi without a car?
6.9% of households in Corpus Christi have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Corpus Christi?
5.3% (±0.7 points) of workers who live in Corpus Christi worked from home, and 89.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Corpus Christi city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Corpus Christi city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi city, Texas (place:17000, 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 last updated on .
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