How long is the commute from Fabens, TX?
Workers who live in Fabens, TX take an average of 29.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
2.9% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.9 minutes (±7.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Fabens get to work
| Means of transportation | Fabens | El Paso County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.1% (±6.5 points) | 75.0% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±4.3 points) | 12.0% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±2.6 points) | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.9% (±2.7 points) | 8.8% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Fabens, the average commute is not measurably different from El Paso County (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fabens, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from El Paso County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In El Paso County, Fabens ranks 5 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 445 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fabens
| Vehicles available | Fabens | El Paso County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±3.0 points) | 6.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.3% (±9.3 points) | 31.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% (±7.7 points) | 36.6% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.3% (±8.0 points) | 25.7% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Fabens, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from El Paso County (6.4%).
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 Fabens
| Fabens | El Paso County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.9% (±2.7 points) | 8.8% (±0.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±4.0 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.2% (±5.2 points) | 89.8% (±0.5 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fabens, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from El Paso County (89.8%).
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 Fabens
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabens | — | 29.9 minutes (±7.0) | — |
| Tornillo | 5.9 mi | 28.4 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Clint | 7.2 mi | 28.8 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| San Elizario | 8.2 mi | 34.3 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Agua Dulce (community) | 9.7 mi | 30.2 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Socorro | 11 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Horizon City | 12 mi | 29.4 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sparks | 12 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Homestead Meadows South | 21 mi | 31.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sparks, TX (20.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across El Paso County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homestead Meadows North | 37.3 minutes (±8.1) |
| 2 | San Elizario | 34.3 minutes (±5.9) |
| 3 | Homestead Meadows South | 31.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 4 | Agua Dulce (community) | 30.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 5 | Fabens | 29.9 minutes (±7.0) |
| 6 | Horizon City | 29.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Clint | 28.8 minutes (±5.9) |
| 8 | Tornillo | 28.4 minutes (±8.5) |
| 9 | Socorro | 26.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 | Vinton | 25.4 minutes (±5.5) |
| 11 | El Paso | 23.4 minutes (±0.4) |
Showing 11 of 16 places in El Paso County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fabens is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Fabens
How long is the average commute in Fabens?
Workers who live in Fabens, TX take an average of 29.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fabens without a car?
4.1% of households in Fabens have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fabens?
2.9% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Fabens worked from home, and 86.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fabens CDP, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fabens CDP, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fabens CDP, 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 Fabens CDP, Texas (place:25032, 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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