How long is the commute from Elsa, TX?
Workers who live in Elsa, TX take an average of 12.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.0% work from home.
10.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.6 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.0%
- Households without a car
- 10.6%
How people in Elsa get to work
| Means of transportation | Elsa | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.9% (±8.7 points) | 74.7% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±6.4 points) | 10.9% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.5% (±7.1 points) | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% (±5.8 points) | 9.2% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Elsa, the average commute is lower than in Hidalgo County (22.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elsa, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hidalgo County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hidalgo County, Elsa ranks 47 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1385 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elsa
| Vehicles available | Elsa | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.6% (±10.0 points) | 5.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.8% (±11.6 points) | 33.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.6% (±13.0 points) | 36.6% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.0% (±13.9 points) | 24.5% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Elsa, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hidalgo County (5.6%).
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 Elsa
| Elsa | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.0% (±5.8 points) | 9.2% (±0.5 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.5% (±8.7 points) | 93.7% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.5% (±9.7 points) | 88.0% (±0.6 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Elsa, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hidalgo County (88.0%).
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 Elsa
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsa | — | 12.6 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Edcouch | 1.9 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| La Blanca | 2.2 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| La Villa | 4.1 mi | 19.6 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| San Carlos | 4.3 mi | 19.9 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Olivarez | 4.8 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Monte Alto | 5.4 mi | 21.8 minutes (±7.5) | Higher |
| Mila Doce | 5.6 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Muniz | 6.6 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Edcouch, TX (20.5 minutes), La Blanca, TX (23.6 minutes), La Villa, TX (19.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hidalgo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Llano Grande | 19.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 42 | Mercedes | 18.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 43 (tie) | Palmhurst | 18.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 43 (tie) | Salida del Sol Estates | 18.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 45 | Palmview South | 17.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 46 | Heidelberg | 13.7 minutes (±5.5) |
| 47 | Elsa | 12.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 48 | César Chávez | 11.9 minutes (±4.9) |
Showing 8 of 48 places in Hidalgo 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 Elsa
How long is the average commute in Elsa?
Workers who live in Elsa, TX take an average of 12.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elsa without a car?
10.6% of households in Elsa have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elsa?
5.0% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Elsa worked from home, and 84.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elsa city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elsa city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elsa 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 Elsa city, Texas (place:24036, 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 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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