How long is the commute from Hidalgo, TX?
Workers who live in Hidalgo, TX take an average of 19.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
5.5% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.9 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Hidalgo get to work
| Means of transportation | Hidalgo | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.2% (±4.0 points) | 74.7% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.9% (±3.7 points) | 10.9% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.9 points) | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.5% (±2.2 points) | 9.2% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Hidalgo, the average commute is lower than in Hidalgo County (22.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hidalgo, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hidalgo County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hidalgo County, Hidalgo ranks 35 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1149 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hidalgo
| Vehicles available | Hidalgo | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±1.8 points) | 5.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% (±5.6 points) | 33.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% (±5.8 points) | 36.6% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.3% (±5.3 points) | 24.5% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Hidalgo, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Hidalgo County (5.6%).
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 Hidalgo
| Hidalgo | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.5% (±2.2 points) | 9.2% (±0.5 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±1.7 points) | 93.7% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.5% (±3.0 points) | 88.0% (±0.6 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hidalgo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Hidalgo County (88.0%).
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 Hidalgo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo | — | 19.9 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Granjeno | 4.0 mi | 20.4 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Pharr | 5.0 mi | 21.1 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| McAllen | 8.0 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| San Juan | 8.1 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Mission | 8.2 mi | 20.5 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| South Alamo | 9.1 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Alamo | 9.4 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| North Alamo | 10 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: McAllen, TX (21.9 minutes), San Juan, TX (24.6 minutes), Alamo, TX (24.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hidalgo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 27 (tie) | Pharr | 21.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 30 | Doffing | 21.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 31 (tie) | Edcouch | 20.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 31 (tie) | Mission | 20.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 33 (tie) | Granjeno | 20.4 minutes (±6.6) |
| 33 (tie) | Palmview | 20.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 35 (tie) | Hidalgo | 19.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 35 (tie) | San Carlos | 19.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 35 (tie) | Sullivan City | 19.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 38 (tie) | La Joya | 19.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 38 (tie) | Midway South | 19.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 40 | La Villa | 19.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 41 | Llano Grande | 19.1 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo
How long is the average commute in Hidalgo?
Workers who live in Hidalgo, TX take an average of 19.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hidalgo without a car?
2.8% of households in Hidalgo have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hidalgo?
5.5% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Hidalgo worked from home, and 93.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hidalgo city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hidalgo city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hidalgo 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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