How long is the commute from Grand Prairie, TX?
Workers who live in Grand Prairie, TX take an average of 28.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
12.7% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.0 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Grand Prairie get to work
| Means of transportation | Grand Prairie | Dallas County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.3% (±1.6 points) | 68.4% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.7% (±1.1 points) | 11.5% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 1.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.7% (±1.2 points) | 15.7% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Dallas County (1.4%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dallas County, Grand Prairie ranks 16 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 583 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Grand Prairie
| Vehicles available | Grand Prairie | Dallas County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±1.1 points) | 6.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.5% (±1.4 points) | 37.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% (±1.7 points) | 35.5% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.4% (±1.2 points) | 20.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Grand Prairie, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dallas County (6.8%).
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 Grand Prairie
| Grand Prairie | Dallas County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.7% (±1.2 points) | 15.7% (±0.3 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±0.5 points) | 96.8% (±0.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±1.1 points) | 92.2% (±0.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Grand Prairie, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Grand Prairie
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prairie | — | 28.0 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Arlington | 6.1 mi | 26.6 minutes (±0.5) | Lower |
| Duncanville | 6.8 mi | 25.5 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Dalworthington Gardens | 7.8 mi | 26.5 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Hill | 7.9 mi | 31.4 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Pantego | 8.0 mi | 30.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cockrell Hill | 8.5 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Mansfield | 9.9 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| DeSoto | 11 mi | 30.8 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Arlington, TX (26.6 minutes), Duncanville, TX (25.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cedar Hill, TX (31.4 minutes), DeSoto, TX (30.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 19 | Coppell | 24.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 20 | Irving | 24.1 minutes (±0.6) |
| 21 | Richardson | 23.6 minutes (±0.7) |
| 22 (tie) | Addison | 21.6 minutes (±1.3) |
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 Grand Prairie
How long is the average commute in Grand Prairie?
Workers who live in Grand Prairie, TX take an average of 28.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Grand Prairie without a car?
5.0% of households in Grand Prairie have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Grand Prairie?
12.7% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Grand Prairie worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Prairie city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Prairie city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Prairie 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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