How long is the commute from Galena Park, TX?
Workers who live in Galena Park, TX take an average of 28.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
5.6% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.1 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Galena Park get to work
| Means of transportation | Galena Park | Harris County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.9% (±8.2 points) | 70.3% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.6% (±6.9 points) | 10.7% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±1.6 points) | 2.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±2.6 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.2 points) | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.6% (±5.0 points) | 12.9% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Galena Park, the average commute is not measurably different from Harris County (29.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Galena Park, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Harris County (2.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Harris County, Galena Park ranks 17 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 574 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Galena Park
| Vehicles available | Galena Park | Harris County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±2.3 points) | 7.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% (±7.3 points) | 35.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.7% (±6.3 points) | 37.3% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.2% (±5.6 points) | 19.7% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Galena Park, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Harris County (7.1%).
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 Galena Park
| Galena Park | Harris County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.6% (±5.0 points) | 12.9% (±0.3 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% (±4.6 points) | 96.7% (±0.1 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.7% (±4.9 points) | 92.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Galena Park, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Harris County (92.1%).
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 Galena Park
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galena Park | — | 28.1 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Jacinto City | 1.5 mi | 28.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cloverleaf | 4.6 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| South Houston | 5.8 mi | 30.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Channelview | 7.9 mi | 30.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Pasadena | 8.0 mi | 26.6 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Deer Park | 8.2 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Houston | 9.7 mi | 27.2 minutes (±0.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sheldon | 10.0 mi | 29.5 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Deer Park, TX (24.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Harris County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Aldine | 30.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 12 | Channelview | 30.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 13 | Sheldon | 29.5 minutes (±7.6) |
| 14 | Seabrook | 28.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 15 | Cloverleaf | 28.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 16 | Jacinto City | 28.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 17 | Galena Park | 28.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 18 (tie) | Crosby | 27.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 18 (tie) | Webster | 27.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 20 | Jersey Village | 27.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 21 | Morgan's Point | 27.4 minutes (±5.2) |
| 22 | Houston | 27.2 minutes (±0.2) |
| 23 | Pasadena | 26.6 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Harris 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 Galena Park
How long is the average commute in Galena Park?
Workers who live in Galena Park, TX take an average of 28.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Galena Park without a car?
4.5% of households in Galena Park have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Galena Park?
5.6% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Galena Park worked from home, and 90.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galena Park city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galena Park city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galena Park city, Texas
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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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