How long is the commute from Memphis, TX?
Workers who live in Memphis, TX take an average of 13.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
1.4% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.8 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Memphis get to work
| Means of transportation | Memphis | Hall County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.3% (±7.6 points) | 77.0% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.3% (±8.0 points) | 19.2% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.3% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.4% (±1.9 points) | 2.6% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Memphis, the average commute is not measurably different from Hall County (14.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Memphis, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hall County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Hall County, Memphis ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1368 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Memphis
| Vehicles available | Memphis | Hall County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±3.5 points) | 4.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.3% (±8.3 points) | 31.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.7% (±8.8 points) | 45.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.6% (±5.2 points) | 18.9% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Memphis, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hall County (4.3%).
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 Memphis
| Memphis | Hall County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.4% (±1.9 points) | 2.6% (±1.8 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.4% (±4.8 points) | 89.6% (±3.7 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 78.3% (±7.5 points) | 81.0% (±5.6 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Memphis, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hall County (81.0%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Memphis
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | — | 13.8 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Lakeview | 9.6 mi | 15.9 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hedley | 12 mi | 43.9 minutes (±15.5) | Higher |
| Estelline | 14 mi | 15.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Wellington | 21 mi | 13.9 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Clarendon | 25 mi | 13.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Childress | 25 mi | 25.1 minutes (±8.6) | Higher |
| Howardwick | 30 mi | 22.4 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Turkey | 31 mi | 11.0 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hedley, TX (43.9 minutes), Childress, TX (25.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hall County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Estelline | 15.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 1 (tie) | Lakeview | 15.9 minutes (±7.4) |
| 3 | Memphis | 13.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 4 | Turkey | 11.0 minutes (±7.9) |
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 Memphis
How long is the average commute in Memphis?
Workers who live in Memphis, TX take an average of 13.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Memphis without a car?
4.5% of households in Memphis have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Memphis?
1.4% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Memphis worked from home, and 78.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Memphis city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Memphis city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Memphis 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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