How long is the commute from Little Elm, TX?
Workers who live in Little Elm, TX take an average of 34.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
27.2% work from home.
2.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.6 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 27.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.3%
How people in Little Elm get to work
| Means of transportation | Little Elm | Denton County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.6% (±3.4 points) | 65.5% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.0% (±2.3 points) | 7.8% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.5 points) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.2% (±2.8 points) | 23.5% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Little Elm, the average commute is higher than in Denton County (28.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Little Elm, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Denton County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Denton County, Little Elm ranks 7 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 216 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Little Elm
| Vehicles available | Little Elm | Denton County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% (±1.4 points) | 3.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.8% (±4.3 points) | 29.0% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.0% (±4.7 points) | 44.6% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.8% (±2.8 points) | 22.9% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Little Elm, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Denton County (3.5%).
It is also lower than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Little Elm
| Little Elm | Denton County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.2% (±2.8 points) | 23.5% (±0.7 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.8% (±0.2 points) | 98.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.3% (±0.9 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Little Elm, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Denton County (95.7%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Little Elm
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Elm | — | 34.6 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Paloma Creek South | 1.4 mi | 41.6 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Savannah | 2.4 mi | 39.8 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Paloma Creek | 2.5 mi | 32.4 minutes (±13.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hackberry | 3.0 mi | 32.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Providence Village | 3.8 mi | 43.4 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Oak Point | 4.2 mi | 33.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Cross Roads | 4.8 mi | 41.5 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Lakewood Village | 5.1 mi | 33.3 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Paloma Creek South, TX (41.6 minutes), Providence Village, TX (43.4 minutes), Cross Roads, TX (41.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Denton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence Village | 43.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 2 | Paloma Creek South | 41.6 minutes (±5.9) |
| 3 | Cross Roads | 41.5 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 | Savannah | 39.8 minutes (±8.9) |
| 5 | Justin | 39.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Argyle | 36.4 minutes (±13.0) |
| 7 | Little Elm | 34.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 8 | Aubrey | 33.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 9 | Lakewood Village | 33.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 10 | Oak Point | 33.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 11 | Hackberry | 32.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 12 | Pilot Point | 32.7 minutes (±6.6) |
| 13 | Paloma Creek | 32.4 minutes (±13.0) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Denton 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 Little Elm
How long is the average commute in Little Elm?
Workers who live in Little Elm, TX take an average of 34.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Little Elm without a car?
2.3% of households in Little Elm have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Little Elm?
27.2% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Little Elm worked from home, and 98.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Little Elm city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Little Elm city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Little Elm 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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