How long is the commute from Monte Alto, TX?
Workers who live in Monte Alto, TX take an average of 21.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
3.9% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.8 minutes (±7.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in Monte Alto get to work
| Means of transportation | Monte Alto | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.3% (±12.9 points) | 74.7% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.6% (±11.6 points) | 10.9% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±3.0 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.3% (±4.4 points) | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.9% (±6.2 points) | 9.2% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Monte Alto, the average commute is not measurably different from Hidalgo County (22.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Monte Alto, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hidalgo County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Hidalgo County, Monte Alto ranks 25 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1027 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Monte Alto
| Vehicles available | Monte Alto | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±6.0 points) | 5.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.2% (±14.8 points) | 33.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% (±14.7 points) | 36.6% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.6% (±17.9 points) | 24.5% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Monte Alto, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Monte Alto
| Monte Alto | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.9% (±6.2 points) | 9.2% (±0.5 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 83.4% (±10.9 points) | 93.7% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.0% (±12.4 points) | 88.0% (±0.6 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Monte Alto, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Monte Alto
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Alto | — | 21.8 minutes (±7.5) | — |
| Elsa | 5.4 mi | 12.6 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Edcouch | 5.6 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| La Blanca | 5.9 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| La Villa | 6.1 mi | 19.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lasara | 7.3 mi | 25.6 minutes (±12.2) | Not measurably different |
| San Carlos | 7.8 mi | 19.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Doolittle | 9.0 mi | 25.2 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| César Chávez | 9.7 mi | 11.9 minutes (±4.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elsa, TX (12.6 minutes), César Chávez, TX (11.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 30 | Doffing | 21.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 31 (tie) | Edcouch | 20.5 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Hidalgo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Monte Alto is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Monte Alto
How long is the average commute in Monte Alto?
Workers who live in Monte Alto, TX take an average of 21.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Monte Alto without a car?
4.0% of households in Monte Alto have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Monte Alto?
3.9% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in Monte Alto worked from home, and 80.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monte Alto CDP, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monte Alto CDP, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monte Alto CDP, 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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