How long is the commute from Forney, TX?
Workers who live in Forney, TX take an average of 36.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
10.5% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.4 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Forney get to work
| Means of transportation | Forney | Kaufman County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.7% (±3.4 points) | 76.1% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.5% (±2.2 points) | 9.4% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±1.1 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.5% (±2.6 points) | 12.5% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Forney, the average commute is not measurably different from Kaufman County (35.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Forney, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kaufman County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kaufman County, Forney ranks 10 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 156 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Forney
| Vehicles available | Forney | Kaufman County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±2.0 points) | 3.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.5% (±4.6 points) | 25.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.5% (±5.5 points) | 39.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.8% (±4.6 points) | 31.9% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Forney, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kaufman County (3.1%).
It is also lower than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Forney
| Forney | Kaufman County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.5% (±2.6 points) | 12.5% (±1.1 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±1.3 points) | 97.4% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.7% (±2.4 points) | 90.7% (±0.9 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Forney, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Kaufman County (90.7%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Forney
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forney | — | 36.4 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Travis Ranch | 4.3 mi | 40.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Talty | 4.5 mi | 35.5 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Heartland | 4.9 mi | 40.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sunnyvale | 7.3 mi | 32.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Crandall | 7.6 mi | 33.9 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Heath | 7.7 mi | 34.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Mesquite | 7.7 mi | 32.1 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| McLendon-Chisholm | 8.1 mi | 38.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mesquite, TX (32.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kaufman County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Post Oak Bend | 41.1 minutes (±8.6) |
| 5 | Scurry | 40.9 minutes (±8.8) |
| 6 | Travis Ranch | 40.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 | Heartland | 40.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | Combine | 39.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 9 | Elmo | 39.0 minutes (±9.1) |
| 10 | Forney | 36.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 11 | Oak Ridge (Kaufman County) | 36.1 minutes (±8.7) |
| 12 (tie) | Kemp | 35.5 minutes (±7.4) |
| 12 (tie) | Talty | 35.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 14 | Oak Grove | 34.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 15 | Crandall | 33.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 16 (tie) | Kaufman | 29.2 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Kaufman 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 Forney
How long is the average commute in Forney?
Workers who live in Forney, TX take an average of 36.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Forney without a car?
3.2% of households in Forney have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Forney?
10.5% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Forney worked from home, and 93.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forney city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forney city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forney city, Texas
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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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