How long is the commute from Dripping Springs, TX?
Workers who live in Dripping Springs, TX take an average of 27.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
41.5% work from home.
6.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.4 minutes (±6.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 41.5%
- Households without a car
- 6.3%
How people in Dripping Springs get to work
| Means of transportation | Dripping Springs | Hays County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 44.3% (±8.3 points) | 69.6% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±2.4 points) | 8.6% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±2.7 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 7.2% (±8.5 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 41.5% (±8.2 points) | 18.1% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Dripping Springs, the average commute is not measurably different from Hays County (31.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dripping Springs, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hays County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hays County, Dripping Springs ranks 9 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 623 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dripping Springs
| Vehicles available | Dripping Springs | Hays County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% (±3.9 points) | 3.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.4% (±9.5 points) | 29.0% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% (±10.5 points) | 42.6% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.0% (±5.1 points) | 24.6% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Dripping Springs, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hays County (3.9%).
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 Dripping Springs
| Dripping Springs | Hays County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 41.5% (±8.2 points) | 18.1% (±1.1 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±1.2 points) | 97.3% (±0.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.0% (±9.9 points) | 92.9% (±0.9 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Dripping Springs, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hays County (92.9%).
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 Dripping Springs
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dripping Springs | — | 27.4 minutes (±6.6) | — |
| Belterra | 6.5 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Bear Creek | 9.2 mi | 23.6 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bee Cave | 11 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Woodcreek | 12 mi | 31.3 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| The Hills | 12 mi | 23.8 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeway | 13 mi | 28.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Shady Hollow | 14 mi | 29.4 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hays | 14 mi | 28.0 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hays County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Uhland | 33.1 minutes (±5.1) |
| 4 | Woodcreek | 31.3 minutes (±8.2) |
| 5 | Mountain City | 29.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Buda | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 7 | Belterra | 28.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | Hays | 28.0 minutes (±6.7) |
| 9 | Dripping Springs | 27.4 minutes (±6.6) |
| 10 | Wimberley | 26.0 minutes (±6.3) |
| 11 | San Marcos | 24.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 12 | Bear Creek | 23.6 minutes (±6.1) |
Showing 10 of 12 places in Hays 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 Dripping Springs
How long is the average commute in Dripping Springs?
Workers who live in Dripping Springs, TX take an average of 27.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dripping Springs without a car?
6.3% of households in Dripping Springs have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dripping Springs?
41.5% (±8.2 points) of workers who live in Dripping Springs worked from home, and 87.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dripping Springs city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dripping Springs city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dripping Springs 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 Dripping Springs city, Texas (place:21424, in state:48).
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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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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