How long is the commute from Ferris, TX?
Workers who live in Ferris, TX take an average of 32.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
11.9% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.2 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Ferris get to work
| Means of transportation | Ferris | Ellis County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.8% (±7.1 points) | 77.0% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% (±5.4 points) | 8.9% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±2.3 points) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.9% (±5.0 points) | 12.4% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Ferris, the average commute is not measurably different from Ellis County (30.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ferris, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ellis County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Ellis County, Ferris ranks 4 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 322 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ferris
| Vehicles available | Ferris | Ellis County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±4.3 points) | 3.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.4% (±10.8 points) | 23.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.9% (±11.0 points) | 40.5% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.4% (±12.0 points) | 32.7% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Ferris, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ellis County (3.7%).
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 Ferris
| Ferris | Ellis County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.9% (±5.0 points) | 12.4% (±1.0 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±4.7 points) | 96.8% (±0.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.8% (±4.8 points) | 92.5% (±0.9 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ferris, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ellis County (92.5%).
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 Ferris
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferris | — | 32.2 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Wilmer | 4.3 mi | 33.4 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bear Creek Ranch | 5.4 mi | 33.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Red Oak | 6.6 mi | 27.1 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Pecan Hill | 6.9 mi | 41.7 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lancaster | 7.0 mi | 28.7 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Hutchins | 7.6 mi | 32.3 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Palmer | 7.7 mi | 32.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Combine | 9.9 mi | 39.2 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Red Oak, TX (27.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Combine, TX (39.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ellis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pecan Hill | 41.7 minutes (±10.6) |
| 2 | Maypearl | 38.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 3 | Palmer | 32.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | Ferris | 32.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 5 (tie) | Midlothian | 31.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 5 (tie) | Ovilla | 31.7 minutes (±5.5) |
| 7 (tie) | Bardwell | 30.5 minutes (±8.2) |
| 7 (tie) | Milford | 30.5 minutes (±6.6) |
| 9 | Italy | 30.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 10 | Ennis | 27.6 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in Ellis 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 Ferris
How long is the average commute in Ferris?
Workers who live in Ferris, TX take an average of 32.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ferris without a car?
4.3% of households in Ferris have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ferris?
11.9% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Ferris worked from home, and 93.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferris city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferris city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferris 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 Ferris city, Texas (place:25752, 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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