How long is the commute from Lubbock, TX?
Workers who live in Lubbock, TX take an average of 16.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
7.1% work from home.
6.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.3 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Households without a car
- 6.1%
How people in Lubbock get to work
| Means of transportation | Lubbock | Lubbock County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.3% (±1.2 points) | 77.8% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.3% (±0.9 points) | 10.8% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.2 points) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±0.4 points) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±0.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.1% (±0.7 points) | 7.3% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Lubbock, the average commute is lower than in Lubbock County (17.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lubbock, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lubbock County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lubbock County, Lubbock ranks 8 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1321 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lubbock
| Vehicles available | Lubbock | Lubbock County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% (±0.7 points) | 5.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.2% (±1.4 points) | 35.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% (±1.4 points) | 39.1% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.4% (±0.9 points) | 19.3% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Lubbock, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lubbock County (5.8%).
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 Lubbock
| Lubbock | Lubbock County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.1% (±0.7 points) | 7.3% (±0.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±0.5 points) | 96.5% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.8% (±0.8 points) | 89.2% (±0.8 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lubbock, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lubbock County (89.2%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lubbock
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock | — | 16.3 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Wolfforth | 7.6 mi | 16.7 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Shallowater | 11 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Buffalo Springs Lake | 11 mi | 25.9 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Ransom Canyon | 12 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| New Deal | 12 mi | 18.9 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Idalou | 14 mi | 28.1 minutes (±10.4) | Higher |
| Slaton | 16 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Smyer | 16 mi | 26.0 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Shallowater, TX (19.6 minutes), Buffalo Springs Lake, TX (25.9 minutes), Ransom Canyon, TX (28.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lubbock County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Ransom Canyon | 28.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | Buffalo Springs Lake | 25.9 minutes (±7.9) |
| 4 | Slaton | 20.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | Shallowater | 19.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 6 | New Deal | 18.9 minutes (±7.4) |
| 7 | Wolfforth | 16.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 8 | Lubbock | 16.3 minutes (±0.6) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Lubbock 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 Lubbock
How long is the average commute in Lubbock?
Workers who live in Lubbock, TX take an average of 16.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lubbock without a car?
6.1% of households in Lubbock have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lubbock?
7.1% (±0.7 points) of workers who live in Lubbock worked from home, and 88.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lubbock city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lubbock city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lubbock 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 Lubbock city, Texas (place:45000, 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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