How long is the commute from Dickinson, TX?
Workers who live in Dickinson, TX take an average of 28.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
10.3% work from home.
6.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.7 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Households without a car
- 6.8%
How people in Dickinson get to work
| Means of transportation | Dickinson | Galveston County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.5% (±3.7 points) | 77.2% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.5% (±2.8 points) | 7.4% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±1.6 points) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.3% (±2.5 points) | 11.7% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Dickinson, the average commute is not measurably different from Galveston County (27.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dickinson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Galveston County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Galveston County, Dickinson ranks 9 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 530 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dickinson
| Vehicles available | Dickinson | Galveston County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% (±2.5 points) | 5.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.6% (±4.7 points) | 31.6% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.0% (±4.6 points) | 40.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.7% (±4.2 points) | 22.3% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Dickinson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Galveston County (5.4%).
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 Dickinson
| Dickinson | Galveston County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.3% (±2.5 points) | 11.7% (±0.9 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±2.3 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.9% (±4.2 points) | 93.2% (±0.6 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Dickinson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Galveston County (93.2%).
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 Dickinson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson | — | 28.7 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| League City | 4.1 mi | 29.9 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Fe | 5.2 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bacliff | 5.7 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Kemah | 5.7 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Clear Lake Shores | 6.6 mi | 33.5 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Webster | 6.6 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Nassau Bay | 6.7 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| La Marque | 6.8 mi | 28.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Nassau Bay, TX (24.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Galveston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Clear Lake Shores | 33.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 4 | Tiki Island | 33.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 5 | San Leon | 32.5 minutes (±8.8) |
| 6 | League City | 29.9 minutes (±0.7) |
| 7 | Bacliff | 29.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 8 | Hitchcock | 29.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Dickinson | 28.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | Friendswood | 28.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 11 | La Marque | 28.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 12 | Santa Fe | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 13 | Jamaica Beach | 26.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 14 | Kemah | 25.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 15 | Texas City | 25.7 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Galveston 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 Dickinson
How long is the average commute in Dickinson?
Workers who live in Dickinson, TX take an average of 28.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dickinson without a car?
6.8% of households in Dickinson have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dickinson?
10.3% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Dickinson worked from home, and 87.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dickinson city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dickinson city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dickinson 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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