How long is the commute from Kaufman, TX?
Workers who live in Kaufman, TX take an average of 29.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
6.2% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.2 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Kaufman get to work
| Means of transportation | Kaufman | Kaufman County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.6% (±6.4 points) | 76.1% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.5% (±6.6 points) | 9.4% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.6 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±2.4 points) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.2% (±3.7 points) | 12.5% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Kaufman, the average commute is lower than in Kaufman County (35.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kaufman, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kaufman County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kaufman County, Kaufman ranks 16 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 494 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kaufman
| Vehicles available | Kaufman | Kaufman County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±3.3 points) | 3.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.0% (±7.1 points) | 25.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% (±9.7 points) | 39.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.1% (±5.9 points) | 31.9% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Kaufman, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kaufman County (3.1%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Kaufman
| Kaufman | Kaufman County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.2% (±3.7 points) | 12.5% (±1.1 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.9 points) | 97.4% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.0% (±6.0 points) | 90.7% (±0.9 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Kaufman, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kaufman County (90.7%).
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 Kaufman
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaufman | — | 29.2 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Oak Grove | 3.1 mi | 34.9 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Post Oak Bend | 3.9 mi | 41.1 minutes (±8.6) | Higher |
| Oak Ridge (Kaufman County) | 4.3 mi | 36.1 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
| Scurry | 6.1 mi | 40.9 minutes (±8.8) | Higher |
| Grays Prairie | 7.5 mi | 59.3 minutes (±11.6) | Higher |
| Crandall | 7.9 mi | 33.9 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Talty | 9.6 mi | 35.5 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Cottonwood | 10 mi | 41.3 minutes (±9.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Post Oak Bend, TX (41.1 minutes), Scurry, TX (40.9 minutes), Grays Prairie, TX (59.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kaufman County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Forney | 36.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 11 | Oak Ridge (Kaufman County) | 36.1 minutes (±8.7) |
| 12 (tie) | Kemp | 35.5 minutes (±7.4) |
| 12 (tie) | Talty | 35.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 14 | Oak Grove | 34.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 15 | Crandall | 33.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 16 (tie) | Kaufman | 29.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 16 (tie) | Poetry | 29.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 18 | Terrell | 27.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 19 | Mabank | 25.7 minutes (±5.0) |
Showing 10 of 19 places in Kaufman 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 Kaufman
How long is the average commute in Kaufman?
Workers who live in Kaufman, TX take an average of 29.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kaufman without a car?
5.1% of households in Kaufman have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kaufman?
6.2% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Kaufman worked from home, and 86.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kaufman city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kaufman city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kaufman 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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