How long is the commute from Palm Valley, TX?
Workers who live in Palm Valley, TX take an average of 27.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
13.4% work from home.
1.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.5 minutes (±6.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Households without a car
- 1.2%
How people in Palm Valley get to work
| Means of transportation | Palm Valley | Cameron County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.0% (±11.9 points) | 75.6% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.7% (±8.8 points) | 11.7% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.4% (±7.4 points) | 9.1% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Palm Valley, the average commute is not measurably different from Cameron County (21.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Palm Valley, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cameron County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cameron County, Palm Valley ranks 4 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 619 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Palm Valley
| Vehicles available | Palm Valley | Cameron County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% (±1.8 points) | 6.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.5% (±7.3 points) | 34.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.7% (±9.8 points) | 35.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.6% (±9.9 points) | 22.9% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Palm Valley, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cameron County (6.6%).
It is also lower than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Palm Valley
| Palm Valley | Cameron County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.4% (±7.4 points) | 9.1% (±0.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±6.2 points) | 91.2% (±0.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.6% (±2.2 points) | 84.4% (±0.7 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Palm Valley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Cameron County (84.4%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Palm Valley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Valley | — | 27.5 minutes (±6.4) | — |
| Primera | 1.3 mi | 19.9 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Combes | 3.4 mi | 16.7 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Harlingen | 3.6 mi | 17.9 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| La Feria | 5.5 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Santa Rosa | 5.7 mi | 19.9 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Heidelberg | 8.3 mi | 13.7 minutes (±5.5) | Lower |
| San Benito | 8.6 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Sebastian | 10 mi | 24.2 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Primera, TX (19.9 minutes), Combes, TX (16.7 minutes), Harlingen, TX (17.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cameron County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayview | 31.7 minutes (±8.9) |
| 2 | La Paloma | 29.0 minutes (±6.0) |
| 3 | Indian Lake | 27.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 4 | Palm Valley | 27.5 minutes (±6.4) |
| 5 | South Point | 26.6 minutes (±10.3) |
| 6 | Rice Tracts | 26.5 minutes (±6.6) |
| 7 | Rancho Viejo | 26.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 8 | Laureles | 25.9 minutes (±4.3) |
| 9 | Los Indios | 25.2 minutes (±7.3) |
| 10 | Laguna Vista | 23.8 minutes (±5.4) |
Showing 10 of 24 places in Cameron 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 Palm Valley
How long is the average commute in Palm Valley?
Workers who live in Palm Valley, TX take an average of 27.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Palm Valley without a car?
1.2% of households in Palm Valley have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Palm Valley?
13.4% (±7.4 points) of workers who live in Palm Valley worked from home, and 97.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palm Valley city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palm Valley city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palm Valley city, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Palm Valley city, Texas (place:54798, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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