How long is the commute from Pharr, TX?
Workers who live in Pharr, TX take an average of 21.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
6.5% work from home.
5.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.1 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.3%
How people in Pharr get to work
| Means of transportation | Pharr | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.5% (±2.1 points) | 74.7% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.6% (±2.1 points) | 10.9% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.3% (±1.0 points) | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.5% (±1.4 points) | 9.2% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Pharr, 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 Pharr, 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, Pharr ranks 29 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1073 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pharr
| Vehicles available | Pharr | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% (±1.1 points) | 5.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% (±3.1 points) | 33.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±3.2 points) | 36.6% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.9% (±2.8 points) | 24.5% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Pharr, 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 Pharr
| Pharr | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.5% (±1.4 points) | 9.2% (±0.5 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±1.7 points) | 93.7% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.3% (±1.9 points) | 88.0% (±0.6 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Pharr, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hidalgo County (88.0%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Pharr
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharr | — | 21.1 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| San Juan | 3.2 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Alamo | 4.9 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Hidalgo | 5.0 mi | 19.9 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| McAllen | 5.3 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| South Alamo | 5.4 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| North Alamo | 5.5 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lopezville | 6.2 mi | 21.5 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Granjeno | 7.0 mi | 20.4 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Alamo, TX (24.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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) |
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 Pharr
How long is the average commute in Pharr?
Workers who live in Pharr, TX take an average of 21.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pharr without a car?
5.3% of households in Pharr have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pharr?
6.5% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Pharr worked from home, and 88.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pharr city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pharr city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pharr 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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