How long is the commute from Port Aransas, TX?
Workers who live in Port Aransas, TX take an average of 17.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
4.6% of workers walk to work.
10.6% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.5 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Port Aransas get to work
| Means of transportation | Port Aransas | Nueces County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.6% (±9.3 points) | 80.0% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±5.5 points) | 10.5% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.6% (±4.0 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 7.2% (±6.8 points) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.6% (±4.8 points) | 5.4% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Port Aransas, the average commute is not measurably different from Nueces County (21.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Port Aransas, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Nueces County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Nueces County, Port Aransas ranks 7 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1272 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Port Aransas
| Vehicles available | Port Aransas | Nueces County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±1.7 points) | 6.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% (±8.7 points) | 35.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.0% (±9.2 points) | 38.2% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.1% (±5.8 points) | 19.1% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Port Aransas, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Nueces County (6.9%).
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 Port Aransas
| Port Aransas | Nueces County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.6% (±4.8 points) | 5.4% (±0.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.6% (±0.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.9% (±5.6 points) | 88.8% (±0.8 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Port Aransas, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Nueces County (88.8%).
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 Port Aransas
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Aransas | — | 17.5 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Aransas Pass | 6.6 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Corpus Christi | 6.9 mi | 21.3 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ingleside | 8.0 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ingleside on the Bay | 8.1 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Gregory | 14 mi | 16.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Portland | 16 mi | 20.5 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Rockport | 16 mi | 21.5 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Fulton | 18 mi | 30.2 minutes (±15.8) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Nueces County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Driscoll | 29.4 minutes (±22.7) |
| 2 | Bishop | 28.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 3 | Agua Dulce | 28.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 4 | Petronila | 24.4 minutes (±8.7) |
| 5 | Robstown | 22.7 minutes (±5.0) |
| 6 | Corpus Christi | 21.3 minutes (±0.7) |
| 7 | Port Aransas | 17.5 minutes (±5.4) |
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 Port Aransas
How long is the average commute in Port Aransas?
Workers who live in Port Aransas, TX take an average of 17.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Port Aransas without a car?
1.7% of households in Port Aransas have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Port Aransas?
10.6% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Port Aransas worked from home, and 92.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Aransas city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Aransas city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Aransas 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 Port Aransas city, Texas (place:58808, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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