How long is the commute from Lake Jackson, TX?
Workers who live in Lake Jackson, TX take an average of 20.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
5.6% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.7 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Lake Jackson get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Jackson | Brazoria County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.9% (±3.5 points) | 79.7% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±2.4 points) | 7.7% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.5% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.3 points) | 1.0% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.6% (±1.8 points) | 10.8% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Lake Jackson, the average commute is lower than in Brazoria County (30.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake Jackson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Brazoria County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Brazoria County, Lake Jackson ranks 24 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1102 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Jackson
| Vehicles available | Lake Jackson | Brazoria County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±2.3 points) | 3.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.7% (±3.9 points) | 26.0% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.2% (±4.2 points) | 43.3% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.0% (±3.8 points) | 27.6% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Lake Jackson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Brazoria County (3.1%).
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 Lake Jackson
| Lake Jackson | Brazoria County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.6% (±1.8 points) | 10.8% (±0.8 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±1.3 points) | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.3% (±2.4 points) | 94.0% (±0.6 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Jackson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Brazoria County (94.0%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lake Jackson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Jackson | — | 20.7 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Richwood | 3.1 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Clute | 3.6 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Jones Creek | 5.3 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Brazoria | 6.9 mi | 26.0 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Bailey's Prairie | 7.3 mi | 27.7 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Oyster Creek | 8.2 mi | 23.0 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Angleton | 8.5 mi | 28.7 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Freeport | 9.4 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brazoria, TX (26.0 minutes), Bailey's Prairie, TX (27.7 minutes), Angleton, TX (28.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Brazoria County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Freeport | 25.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 19 | Jones Creek | 23.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 20 | Surfside Beach | 23.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 21 | Oyster Creek | 23.0 minutes (±5.8) |
| 22 | Bonney | 22.4 minutes (±5.6) |
| 23 | Clute | 21.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 24 (tie) | Lake Jackson | 20.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 24 (tie) | Richwood | 20.7 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 8 of 25 places in Brazoria 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 Lake Jackson
How long is the average commute in Lake Jackson?
Workers who live in Lake Jackson, TX take an average of 20.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Jackson without a car?
4.1% of households in Lake Jackson have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Jackson?
5.6% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Lake Jackson worked from home, and 94.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Jackson city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Jackson city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson city, Texas (place:40588, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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