How long is the commute from Galveston, TX?
Workers who live in Galveston, TX take an average of 20.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
5.4% of workers walk to work.
12.2% work from home.
10.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.2 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Households without a car
- 10.7%
How people in Galveston get to work
| Means of transportation | Galveston | Galveston County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.1% (±2.5 points) | 77.2% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.9% (±1.3 points) | 7.4% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.2 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.4% (±1.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.2% (±1.3 points) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.2% (±1.8 points) | 11.7% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Galveston, the average commute is lower than in Galveston County (27.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Galveston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Galveston County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Galveston County, Galveston ranks 16 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1129 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Galveston
| Vehicles available | Galveston | Galveston County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.7% (±1.5 points) | 5.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.2% (±2.4 points) | 31.6% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.8% (±2.3 points) | 40.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.4% (±2.0 points) | 22.3% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Galveston, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Galveston County (5.4%).
It is also higher than in Texas (5.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Galveston
| Galveston | Galveston County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.2% (±1.8 points) | 11.7% (±0.9 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±1.0 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.3% (±1.2 points) | 93.2% (±0.6 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Galveston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Galveston County (93.2%).
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 Galveston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston | — | 20.2 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Jamaica Beach | 0.9 mi | 26.6 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Hitchcock | 7.1 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Tiki Island | 8.3 mi | 33.0 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Bayou Vista | 9.8 mi | 33.9 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| La Marque | 13 mi | 28.3 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Santa Fe | 16 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Texas City | 18 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Dickinson | 19 mi | 28.7 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jamaica Beach, TX (26.6 minutes), Hitchcock, TX (29.0 minutes), Tiki Island, TX (33.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Galveston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Friendswood | 28.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 11 | La Marque | 28.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 12 | Santa Fe | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 13 | Jamaica Beach | 26.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 14 | Kemah | 25.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 15 | Texas City | 25.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 16 | Galveston | 20.2 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 7 of 16 places in Galveston 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 Galveston
How long is the average commute in Galveston?
Workers who live in Galveston, TX take an average of 20.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Galveston without a car?
10.7% of households in Galveston have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Galveston?
12.2% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Galveston worked from home, and 91.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galveston city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galveston city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galveston 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 Galveston city, Texas (place:28068, 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 last updated on .
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