How long is the commute from Dallas, TX?
Workers who live in Dallas, TX take an average of 25.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.6% of workers drive alone to work.
2.1% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
15.8% work from home.
8.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.7 minutes (±0.3)
- Public transportation
- 2.1%
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Households without a car
- 8.8%
How people in Dallas get to work
| Means of transportation | Dallas | Dallas County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.6% (±0.7 points) | 68.4% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.8% (±0.5 points) | 11.5% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.1% (±0.2 points) | 1.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±0.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.8% (±0.5 points) | 15.7% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Dallas, the average commute is lower than in Dallas County (26.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dallas, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Dallas County (1.4%).
It is also higher than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dallas County, Dallas ranks 17 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 752 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dallas
| Vehicles available | Dallas | Dallas County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% (±0.4 points) | 6.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.2% (±0.7 points) | 37.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.7% (±0.7 points) | 35.5% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.3% (±0.5 points) | 20.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Dallas, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Dallas County (6.8%).
It is also higher than in Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Dallas
| Dallas | Dallas County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.8% (±0.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.3 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 96.8% (±0.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.9% (±0.4 points) | 92.2% (±0.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Dallas, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Dallas County (92.2%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dallas
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | — | 25.7 minutes (±0.3) | — |
| Highland Park | 3.3 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| University Park | 4.2 mi | 17.3 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Cockrell Hill | 8.1 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Balch Springs | 10 mi | 33.7 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Mesquite | 11 mi | 32.1 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
| Hutchins | 11 mi | 32.3 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Garland | 11 mi | 29.7 minutes (±0.6) | Higher |
| Farmers Branch | 11 mi | 21.6 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Highland Park, TX (20.0 minutes), University Park, TX (17.3 minutes), Farmers Branch, TX (21.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Balch Springs, TX (33.7 minutes), Mesquite, TX (32.1 minutes), Hutchins, TX (32.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dallas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | DeSoto | 30.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 12 | Garland | 29.7 minutes (±0.6) |
| 13 | Sachse | 29.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 14 | Cockrell Hill | 29.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 15 | Lancaster | 28.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 16 | Grand Prairie | 28.0 minutes (±0.8) |
| 17 | Dallas | 25.7 minutes (±0.3) |
| 18 | Duncanville | 25.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 19 | Coppell | 24.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 20 | Irving | 24.1 minutes (±0.6) |
| 21 | Richardson | 23.6 minutes (±0.7) |
| 22 (tie) | Addison | 21.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 22 (tie) | Farmers Branch | 21.6 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Dallas 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 Dallas
How long is the average commute in Dallas?
Workers who live in Dallas, TX take an average of 25.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dallas without a car?
8.8% of households in Dallas have no vehicle, and 2.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dallas?
15.8% (±0.5 points) of workers who live in Dallas worked from home, and 90.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dallas city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dallas city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dallas 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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