How long is the commute from Mesquite, TX?
Workers who live in Mesquite, TX take an average of 32.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
10.0% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.1 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 10.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Mesquite get to work
| Means of transportation | Mesquite | Dallas County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.2% (±1.8 points) | 68.4% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.3% (±1.9 points) | 11.5% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 1.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.0% (±1.5 points) | 15.7% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Mesquite, the average commute is higher than in Dallas County (26.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mesquite, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Dallas County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dallas County, Mesquite ranks 8 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 328 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mesquite
| Vehicles available | Mesquite | Dallas County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±0.9 points) | 6.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.9% (±1.9 points) | 37.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% (±2.1 points) | 35.5% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.0% (±1.9 points) | 20.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Mesquite, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dallas County (6.8%).
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 Mesquite
| Mesquite | Dallas County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.0% (±1.5 points) | 15.7% (±0.3 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±0.6 points) | 96.8% (±0.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±1.1 points) | 92.2% (±0.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mesquite, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Dallas County (92.2%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mesquite
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite | — | 32.1 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Sunnyvale | 3.2 mi | 32.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Balch Springs | 3.7 mi | 33.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Travis Ranch | 6.8 mi | 40.4 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Seagoville | 7.7 mi | 38.2 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Forney | 7.7 mi | 36.4 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Heath | 9.5 mi | 34.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Heartland | 9.6 mi | 40.0 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Garland | 11 mi | 29.7 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Garland, TX (29.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Travis Ranch, TX (40.4 minutes), Seagoville, TX (38.2 minutes), Forney, TX (36.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dallas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Balch Springs | 33.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 3 | Wilmer | 33.4 minutes (±6.8) |
| 4 (tie) | Bear Creek Ranch | 33.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 4 (tie) | Glenn Heights | 33.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 | Sunnyvale | 32.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Hutchins | 32.3 minutes (±6.3) |
| 8 | Mesquite | 32.1 minutes (±0.8) |
| 9 | Cedar Hill | 31.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 10 | Rowlett | 31.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 11 | DeSoto | 30.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 12 | Garland | 29.7 minutes (±0.6) |
| 13 | Sachse | 29.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 14 | Cockrell Hill | 29.1 minutes (±4.9) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Dallas 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 Mesquite
How long is the average commute in Mesquite?
Workers who live in Mesquite, TX take an average of 32.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mesquite without a car?
4.9% of households in Mesquite have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mesquite?
10.0% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Mesquite worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mesquite city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mesquite city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mesquite 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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