How long is the commute from Mission, TX?
Workers who live in Mission, TX take an average of 20.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
10.0% work from home.
5.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.5 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 10.0%
- Households without a car
- 5.5%
How people in Mission get to work
| Means of transportation | Mission | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.2% (±2.5 points) | 74.7% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.2% (±1.9 points) | 10.9% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±0.8 points) | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.0% (±1.8 points) | 9.2% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Mission, the average commute is lower than in 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 Mission, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from 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, Mission ranks 32 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1117 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mission
| Vehicles available | Mission | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% (±1.1 points) | 5.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.1% (±2.7 points) | 33.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% (±3.0 points) | 36.6% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.5% (±2.5 points) | 24.5% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Mission, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hidalgo County (5.6%).
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 Mission
| Mission | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.0% (±1.8 points) | 9.2% (±0.5 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±1.1 points) | 93.7% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.5% (±1.6 points) | 88.0% (±0.6 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mission, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mission
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission | — | 20.5 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Palmview South | 3.3 mi | 17.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Palmview | 4.0 mi | 20.4 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Palmhurst | 4.2 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| West Sharyland | 4.8 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Granjeno | 4.8 mi | 20.4 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| McAllen | 5.1 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Abram | 5.4 mi | 21.1 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Perezville | 5.6 mi | 22.5 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Sharyland, TX (25.2 minutes), McAllen, TX (21.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 30 | Doffing | 21.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 31 (tie) | Edcouch | 20.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 31 (tie) | Mission | 20.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 33 (tie) | Granjeno | 20.4 minutes (±6.6) |
| 33 (tie) | Palmview | 20.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 35 (tie) | Hidalgo | 19.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 35 (tie) | San Carlos | 19.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 35 (tie) | Sullivan City | 19.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 38 (tie) | La Joya | 19.7 minutes (±3.4) |
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 Mission
How long is the average commute in Mission?
Workers who live in Mission, TX take an average of 20.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mission without a car?
5.5% of households in Mission have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mission?
10.0% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Mission worked from home, and 90.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mission city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mission city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mission 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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