How long is the commute from Houston, TX?
Workers who live in Houston, TX take an average of 27.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.7% of workers drive alone to work.
3.2% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
13.0% work from home.
10.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.2 minutes (±0.2)
- Public transportation
- 3.2%
- Work from home
- 13.0%
- Households without a car
- 10.1%
How people in Houston get to work
| Means of transportation | Houston | Harris County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.7% (±0.4 points) | 70.3% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.6% (±0.3 points) | 10.7% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.2% (±0.2 points) | 2.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±0.1 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±0.2 points) | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.0% (±0.3 points) | 12.9% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Houston, the average commute is lower than in Harris County (29.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Houston, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Harris County (2.0%).
It is also higher than in Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Harris County, Houston ranks 22 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 640 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Houston
| Vehicles available | Houston | Harris County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.1% (±0.3 points) | 7.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.8% (±0.5 points) | 35.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.5% (±0.5 points) | 37.3% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.7% (±0.3 points) | 19.7% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Houston, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Harris County (7.1%).
It is also higher than in Texas (5.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Houston
| Houston | Harris County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.0% (±0.3 points) | 12.9% (±0.3 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±0.2 points) | 96.7% (±0.1 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.1% (±0.3 points) | 92.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Houston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Harris County (92.1%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Houston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | — | 27.2 minutes (±0.2) | — |
| West University Place | 5.5 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Hilshire Village | 6.0 mi | 25.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Southside Place | 6.0 mi | 19.8 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Hunters Creek Village | 6.6 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Spring Valley Village | 6.9 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bellaire | 7.1 mi | 20.9 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Hedwig Village | 7.8 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Piney Point Village | 7.9 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West University Place, TX (19.6 minutes), Southside Place, TX (19.8 minutes), Hunters Creek Village, TX (24.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Jacinto City | 28.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 17 | Galena Park | 28.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 18 (tie) | Crosby | 27.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 18 (tie) | Webster | 27.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 20 | Jersey Village | 27.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 21 | Morgan's Point | 27.4 minutes (±5.2) |
| 22 | Houston | 27.2 minutes (±0.2) |
| 23 | Pasadena | 26.6 minutes (±0.9) |
| 24 | Shoreacres | 26.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 25 | Baytown | 25.4 minutes (±1.3) |
| 26 | Hilshire Village | 25.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 27 | Nassau Bay | 24.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 28 | La Porte | 24.4 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Harris 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 Houston
How long is the average commute in Houston?
Workers who live in Houston, TX take an average of 27.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Houston without a car?
10.1% of households in Houston have no vehicle, and 3.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Houston?
13.0% (±0.3 points) of workers who live in Houston worked from home, and 90.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houston city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houston city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houston city, 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 Houston city, Texas (place:35000, 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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