How long is the commute from Fairfield, TX?
Workers who live in Fairfield, TX take an average of 21.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
4.8% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.6 minutes (±6.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Fairfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Fairfield | Freestone County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.6% (±8.7 points) | 82.2% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.3% (±8.9 points) | 7.6% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.9 points) | 1.1% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.8% (±3.3 points) | 8.5% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Fairfield, the average commute is not measurably different from Freestone County (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fairfield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Freestone County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Freestone County, Fairfield ranks 5 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1035 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fairfield
| Vehicles available | Fairfield | Freestone County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±3.0 points) | 2.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.4% (±9.6 points) | 30.4% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.6% (±8.5 points) | 33.8% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.1% (±7.5 points) | 33.3% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Fairfield, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Freestone County (2.5%).
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 Fairfield
| Fairfield | Freestone County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.8% (±3.3 points) | 8.5% (±2.5 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.8% (±4.4 points) | 92.4% (±2.3 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.8% (±6.5 points) | 82.0% (±3.7 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fairfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Freestone County (82.0%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fairfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | — | 21.6 minutes (±6.4) | — |
| Teague | 8.9 mi | 24.4 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Kirvin | 10.0 mi | 37.9 minutes (±11.7) | Higher |
| Streetman | 15 mi | 76.1 minutes (±32.3) | Higher |
| Wortham | 18 mi | 24.0 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Mexia | 19 mi | 20.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo | 19 mi | 21.5 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Richland | 21 mi | 39.3 minutes (±13.3) | Higher |
| Eureka | 21 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kirvin, TX (37.9 minutes), Streetman, TX (76.1 minutes), Richland, TX (39.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Freestone County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Streetman | 76.1 minutes (±32.3) |
| 2 | Kirvin | 37.9 minutes (±11.7) |
| 3 | Teague | 24.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 4 | Wortham | 24.0 minutes (±5.8) |
| 5 | Fairfield | 21.6 minutes (±6.4) |
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 Fairfield
How long is the average commute in Fairfield?
Workers who live in Fairfield, TX take an average of 21.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fairfield without a car?
3.9% of households in Fairfield have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fairfield?
4.8% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Fairfield worked from home, and 83.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield 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 Fairfield city, Texas (place:25104, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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