How long is the commute from Laredo, TX?
Workers who live in Laredo, TX take an average of 21.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
5.9% work from home.
6.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.6 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.6%
How people in Laredo get to work
| Means of transportation | Laredo | Webb County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.2% (±1.3 points) | 79.3% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.5% (±1.1 points) | 11.5% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.3 points) | 0.7% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.9% (±0.7 points) | 5.8% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Laredo, the average commute is not measurably different from Webb County (22.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Laredo, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Webb County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Webb County, Laredo ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1037 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Laredo
| Vehicles available | Laredo | Webb County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% (±0.7 points) | 6.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.9% (±1.5 points) | 30.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% (±1.7 points) | 37.1% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.4% (±1.5 points) | 25.4% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Laredo, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Webb County (6.6%).
It is also higher than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Laredo
| Laredo | Webb County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.9% (±0.7 points) | 5.8% (±0.7 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±0.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.4% (±0.9 points) | 86.8% (±0.8 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Laredo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Webb County (86.8%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Laredo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo | — | 21.6 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Rio Bravo | 14 mi | 34.0 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
| El Cenizo | 16 mi | 35.6 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Encinal | 34 mi | 16.0 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Medina | 45 mi | 21.7 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Zapata | 48 mi | 23.2 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Falcon Lake Estates | 50 mi | 29.0 minutes (±11.2) | Not measurably different |
| Siesta Shores | 51 mi | 27.9 minutes (±14.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hebbronville | 52 mi | 20.8 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rio Bravo, TX (34.0 minutes), El Cenizo, TX (35.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Webb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Cenizo | 35.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 2 | Rio Bravo | 34.0 minutes (±7.6) |
| 3 | Laredo | 21.6 minutes (±0.8) |
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 Laredo
How long is the average commute in Laredo?
Workers who live in Laredo, TX take an average of 21.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Laredo without a car?
6.6% of households in Laredo have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Laredo?
5.9% (±0.7 points) of workers who live in Laredo worked from home, and 87.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laredo city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laredo city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laredo city, 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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