How long is the commute from Garfield, TX?
Workers who live in Garfield, TX take an average of 29.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.9% of workers drive alone to work.
7.4% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
0.1% work from home.
8.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.7 minutes (±10.6)
- Public transportation
- 7.4%
- Work from home
- 0.1%
- Households without a car
- 8.5%
How people in Garfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Garfield | Travis County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.9% (±13.5 points) | 57.0% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.3% (±11.7 points) | 6.9% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.4% (±8.1 points) | 1.6% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 10.2% (±14.4 points) | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.1% (±4.0 points) | 30.2% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Garfield, the average commute is not measurably different from Travis County (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Garfield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Travis County (1.6%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Travis County, Garfield ranks 12 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 458 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Garfield
| Vehicles available | Garfield | Travis County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% (±13.8 points) | 5.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 10.7% (±12.0 points) | 39.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.8% (±19.4 points) | 38.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 51.9% (±17.7 points) | 15.5% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Garfield, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Travis County (5.9%).
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 Garfield
| Garfield | Travis County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.1% (±4.0 points) | 30.2% (±0.7 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±4.1 points) | 98.3% (±0.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.6% (±12.7 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Garfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Travis County (94.3%).
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 Garfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield | — | 29.7 minutes (±10.6) | — |
| Hornsby Bend | 3.1 mi | 33.7 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Webberville | 4.0 mi | 32.1 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wyldwood | 7.2 mi | 39.8 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Creek | 8.9 mi | 41.5 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Manor | 10 mi | 35.5 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Austin | 13 mi | 23.7 minutes (±0.4) | Not measurably different |
| Mustang Ridge | 13 mi | 40.7 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Creedmoor | 14 mi | 35.8 minutes (±10.2) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Travis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Point Venture | 35.2 minutes (±8.1) |
| 7 | Lago Vista | 34.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | Hornsby Bend | 33.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 9 | Webberville | 32.1 minutes (±9.4) |
| 10 | Volente | 30.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 11 | Steiner Ranch | 29.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | Garfield | 29.7 minutes (±10.6) |
| 13 | Shady Hollow | 29.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 14 (tie) | Manchaca | 29.1 minutes (±6.9) |
| 14 (tie) | San Leanna | 29.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 16 | Lakeway | 28.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 17 | Pflugerville | 27.4 minutes (±1.3) |
| 18 | Hudson Bend | 26.1 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Travis County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Garfield is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Garfield
How long is the average commute in Garfield?
Workers who live in Garfield, TX take an average of 29.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Garfield without a car?
8.5% of households in Garfield have no vehicle, and 7.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Garfield?
0.1% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Garfield worked from home, and 89.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garfield CDP, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garfield CDP, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garfield CDP, 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 Garfield CDP, Texas (place:28320, 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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