How long is the commute from Fort Worth, TX?
Workers who live in Fort Worth, TX take an average of 27.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
14.0% work from home.
5.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.1 minutes (±0.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 14.0%
- Households without a car
- 5.5%
How people in Fort Worth get to work
| Means of transportation | Fort Worth | Tarrant County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.7% (±0.8 points) | 72.1% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.6% (±0.6 points) | 9.8% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.2 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±0.3 points) | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.0% (±0.6 points) | 14.8% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Fort Worth, the average commute is not measurably different from Tarrant County (26.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fort Worth, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Tarrant County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Tarrant County, Fort Worth ranks 19 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 642 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fort Worth
| Vehicles available | Fort Worth | Tarrant County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% (±0.4 points) | 4.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.4% (±0.7 points) | 32.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% (±0.8 points) | 40.2% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.6% (±0.7 points) | 22.3% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Fort Worth, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Tarrant County (4.6%).
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 Fort Worth
| Fort Worth | Tarrant County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.0% (±0.6 points) | 14.8% (±0.4 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 97.2% (±0.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±0.4 points) | 93.2% (±0.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fort Worth, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Tarrant County (93.2%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fort Worth
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth | — | 27.1 minutes (±0.4) | — |
| River Oaks | 2.9 mi | 28.3 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sansom Park | 3.4 mi | 26.9 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Westover Hills | 4.5 mi | 19.1 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Westworth Village | 4.6 mi | 18.1 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Blue Mound | 5.0 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Haltom City | 5.1 mi | 25.1 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Lake Worth | 5.2 mi | 28.1 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Saginaw | 5.9 mi | 26.1 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Westover Hills, TX (19.1 minutes), Westworth Village, TX (18.1 minutes), Haltom City, TX (25.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Tarrant County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 (tie) | Watauga | 28.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 14 | River Oaks | 28.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 15 | Lake Worth | 28.1 minutes (±5.8) |
| 16 (tie) | Keller | 27.4 minutes (±1.3) |
| 16 (tie) | North Richland Hills | 27.4 minutes (±1.0) |
| 18 | Everman | 27.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 19 | Fort Worth | 27.1 minutes (±0.4) |
| 20 | Sansom Park | 26.9 minutes (±5.4) |
| 21 | Arlington | 26.6 minutes (±0.5) |
| 22 | Dalworthington Gardens | 26.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 23 | Saginaw | 26.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 24 | Westlake | 25.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 25 | Southlake | 25.6 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Tarrant 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 Fort Worth
How long is the average commute in Fort Worth?
Workers who live in Fort Worth, TX take an average of 27.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fort Worth without a car?
5.5% of households in Fort Worth have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fort Worth?
14.0% (±0.6 points) of workers who live in Fort Worth worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Worth city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Worth city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Worth 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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