How long is the commute from Highlands, TX?
Workers who live in Highlands, TX take an average of 30.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.1% of workers drive alone to work.
4.9% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
2.3% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.7 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 4.9%
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Highlands get to work
| Means of transportation | Highlands | Harris County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.1% (±8.9 points) | 70.3% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.2% (±8.0 points) | 10.7% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.9% (±4.6 points) | 2.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±4.0 points) | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.3% (±1.9 points) | 12.9% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Highlands, the average commute is not measurably different from Harris County (29.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Highlands, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Harris County (2.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Harris County, Highlands ranks 8 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 407 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Highlands
| Vehicles available | Highlands | Harris County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±2.9 points) | 7.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.9% (±9.3 points) | 35.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.9% (±10.8 points) | 37.3% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.9% (±8.9 points) | 19.7% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Highlands, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Harris County (7.1%).
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 Highlands
| Highlands | Harris County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.3% (±1.9 points) | 12.9% (±0.3 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% (±4.6 points) | 96.7% (±0.1 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.6% (±5.3 points) | 92.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Highlands, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Harris County (92.1%).
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 Highlands
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands | — | 30.7 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Barrett | 3.6 mi | 31.3 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Channelview | 3.7 mi | 30.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sheldon | 5.6 mi | 29.5 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Baytown | 6.4 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Crosby | 7.1 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cloverleaf | 7.3 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Deer Park | 9.4 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| La Porte | 10 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Baytown, TX (25.4 minutes), Deer Park, TX (24.2 minutes), La Porte, TX (24.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Harris County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Taylor Lake Village | 35.2 minutes (±6.4) |
| 3 | Spring | 33.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 4 (tie) | Humble | 33.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 4 (tie) | Tomball | 33.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Barrett | 31.3 minutes (±6.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Katy | 31.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Highlands | 30.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 9 | El Lago | 30.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 10 | South Houston | 30.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 11 | Aldine | 30.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 12 | Channelview | 30.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 13 | Sheldon | 29.5 minutes (±7.6) |
| 14 | Seabrook | 28.7 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Harris County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Highlands 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 Highlands
How long is the average commute in Highlands?
Workers who live in Highlands, TX take an average of 30.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Highlands without a car?
3.3% of households in Highlands have no vehicle, and 4.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Highlands?
2.3% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Highlands worked from home, and 91.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highlands CDP, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highlands CDP, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highlands CDP, 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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