How long is the commute from Garland, TX?
Workers who live in Garland, TX take an average of 29.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
12.4% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.7 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Garland get to work
| Means of transportation | Garland | Dallas County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.7% (±1.4 points) | 68.4% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.9% (±1.2 points) | 11.5% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.3 points) | 1.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.4% (±0.9 points) | 15.7% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Garland, the average commute is higher than in Dallas County (26.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Garland, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Dallas County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dallas County, Garland ranks 12 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 459 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Garland
| Vehicles available | Garland | Dallas County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±0.6 points) | 6.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.9% (±1.5 points) | 37.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.6% (±1.5 points) | 35.5% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.3% (±1.3 points) | 20.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Garland, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dallas County (6.8%).
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 Garland
| Garland | Dallas County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.4% (±0.9 points) | 15.7% (±0.3 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±0.4 points) | 96.8% (±0.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.9% (±0.7 points) | 92.2% (±0.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Garland, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Dallas County (92.2%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Garland
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garland | — | 29.7 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Rowlett | 4.8 mi | 31.2 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Sachse | 5.0 mi | 29.5 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Richardson | 6.2 mi | 23.6 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Murphy | 7.5 mi | 32.2 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Sunnyvale | 8.7 mi | 32.9 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Wylie | 10 mi | 31.4 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Heath | 10 mi | 34.6 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Parker | 10 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Richardson, TX (23.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rowlett, TX (31.2 minutes), Murphy, TX (32.2 minutes), Sunnyvale, TX (32.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dallas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Sunnyvale | 32.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Hutchins | 32.3 minutes (±6.3) |
| 8 | Mesquite | 32.1 minutes (±0.8) |
| 9 | Cedar Hill | 31.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 10 | Rowlett | 31.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 11 | DeSoto | 30.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 12 | Garland | 29.7 minutes (±0.6) |
| 13 | Sachse | 29.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 14 | Cockrell Hill | 29.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 15 | Lancaster | 28.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 16 | Grand Prairie | 28.0 minutes (±0.8) |
| 17 | Dallas | 25.7 minutes (±0.3) |
| 18 | Duncanville | 25.5 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Dallas 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 Garland
How long is the average commute in Garland?
Workers who live in Garland, TX take an average of 29.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Garland without a car?
4.1% of households in Garland have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Garland?
12.4% (±0.9 points) of workers who live in Garland worked from home, and 94.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garland city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garland city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garland 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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Figures last updated on .
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