How long is the commute from McAllen, TX?
Workers who live in McAllen, TX take an average of 21.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
12.1% work from home.
7.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.9 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Households without a car
- 7.0%
How people in McAllen get to work
| Means of transportation | McAllen | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.9% (±1.9 points) | 74.7% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±1.3 points) | 10.9% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.2% (±0.9 points) | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.1% (±1.2 points) | 9.2% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In McAllen, the average commute is not measurably different from Hidalgo County (22.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In McAllen, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Hidalgo County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hidalgo County, McAllen ranks 23 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1022 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in McAllen
| Vehicles available | McAllen | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% (±0.9 points) | 5.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.2% (±1.8 points) | 33.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% (±1.7 points) | 36.6% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.5% (±1.5 points) | 24.5% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In McAllen, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Hidalgo County (5.6%).
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 McAllen
| McAllen | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.1% (±1.2 points) | 9.2% (±0.5 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±0.7 points) | 93.7% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±0.9 points) | 88.0% (±0.6 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In McAllen, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Hidalgo County (88.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near McAllen
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen | — | 21.9 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Palmhurst | 3.8 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Mission | 5.1 mi | 20.5 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Pharr | 5.3 mi | 21.1 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lopezville | 5.9 mi | 21.5 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Alton | 6.0 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| San Juan | 6.3 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| West Sharyland | 6.7 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Granjeno | 7.0 mi | 20.4 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Palmhurst, TX (18.1 minutes), Mission, TX (20.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hidalgo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Mila Doce | 23.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 18 | Indian Hills | 22.6 minutes (±5.5) |
| 19 | Perezville | 22.5 minutes (±6.3) |
| 20 | Progreso | 22.2 minutes (±9.3) |
| 21 | Penitas | 22.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 22 | North Alamo | 22.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 23 | McAllen | 21.9 minutes (±1.0) |
| 24 (tie) | Edinburg | 21.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 24 (tie) | Monte Alto | 21.8 minutes (±7.5) |
| 26 | Lopezville | 21.5 minutes (±8.3) |
| 27 (tie) | Abram | 21.1 minutes (±7.5) |
| 27 (tie) | Murillo | 21.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 27 (tie) | Pharr | 21.1 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Hidalgo 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 McAllen
How long is the average commute in McAllen?
Workers who live in McAllen, TX take an average of 21.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in McAllen without a car?
7.0% of households in McAllen have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in McAllen?
12.1% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in McAllen worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McAllen city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McAllen city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McAllen 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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