How long is the commute from DeSoto, TX?
Workers who live in DeSoto, TX take an average of 30.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
17.0% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.8 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 17.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in DeSoto get to work
| Means of transportation | DeSoto | Dallas County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.8% (±2.8 points) | 68.4% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.5% (±1.6 points) | 11.5% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 1.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.6 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.0% (±2.5 points) | 15.7% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In DeSoto, the average commute is higher than in Dallas County (26.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In DeSoto, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Dallas County (1.4%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dallas County, DeSoto ranks 11 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 396 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in DeSoto
| Vehicles available | DeSoto | Dallas County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±1.3 points) | 6.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.9% (±2.9 points) | 37.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.8% (±3.8 points) | 35.5% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.2% (±3.6 points) | 20.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In DeSoto, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dallas County (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in DeSoto
| DeSoto | Dallas County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.0% (±2.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.3 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±0.9 points) | 96.8% (±0.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.7% (±1.8 points) | 92.2% (±0.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In DeSoto, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dallas County (92.2%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near DeSoto
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeSoto | — | 30.8 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Glenn Heights | 3.4 mi | 33.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ovilla | 4.2 mi | 31.7 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Duncanville | 4.4 mi | 25.5 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Lancaster | 5.2 mi | 28.7 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Leaf | 5.4 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Cedar Hill | 5.7 mi | 31.4 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bear Creek Ranch | 6.4 mi | 33.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Red Oak | 7.7 mi | 27.1 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Duncanville, TX (25.5 minutes), Oak Leaf, TX (25.3 minutes), Red Oak, TX (27.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Glenn Heights | 33.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 | Sunnyvale | 32.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Hutchins | 32.3 minutes (±6.3) |
| 8 | Mesquite | 32.1 minutes (±0.8) |
| 9 | Cedar Hill | 31.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 10 | Rowlett | 31.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 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) |
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 DeSoto
How long is the average commute in DeSoto?
Workers who live in DeSoto, TX take an average of 30.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in DeSoto without a car?
4.1% of households in DeSoto have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in DeSoto?
17.0% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in DeSoto worked from home, and 93.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeSoto city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeSoto city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeSoto 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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Figures last updated on .
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