How long is the commute from Port Arthur, TX?
Workers who live in Port Arthur, TX take an average of 23.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
89.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
1.0% work from home.
10.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.4 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 1.0%
- Households without a car
- 10.9%
How people in Port Arthur get to work
| Means of transportation | Port Arthur | Jefferson County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 89.5% (±2.1 points) | 85.7% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±1.9 points) | 7.8% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.0% (±0.6 points) | 3.4% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Port Arthur, the average commute is higher than in Jefferson County (21.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Port Arthur, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Port Arthur ranks 6 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 929 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Port Arthur
| Vehicles available | Port Arthur | Jefferson County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.9% (±1.9 points) | 8.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% (±3.0 points) | 35.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.4% (±2.5 points) | 37.0% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.8% (±1.9 points) | 19.0% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Port Arthur, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Jefferson County (8.1%).
It is also higher than in Texas (5.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Port Arthur
| Port Arthur | Jefferson County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.0% (±0.6 points) | 3.4% (±0.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±1.4 points) | 95.4% (±0.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.3% (±1.9 points) | 90.3% (±0.8 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Port Arthur, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jefferson County (90.3%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Port Arthur
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Arthur | — | 23.4 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Groves | 3.4 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Port Neches | 5.8 mi | 18.1 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Nederland | 8.0 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Beauxart Gardens | 9.4 mi | 14.5 minutes (±5.0) | Lower |
| Bridge City | 9.7 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Central Gardens | 9.7 mi | 16.4 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Taylor Landing | 14 mi | 32.0 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| West Orange | 15 mi | 19.6 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Port Neches, TX (18.1 minutes), Nederland, TX (18.9 minutes), Beauxart Gardens, TX (14.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Taylor Landing, TX (32.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nome | 36.9 minutes (±16.4) |
| 2 | Bevil Oaks | 32.3 minutes (±6.4) |
| 3 | Taylor Landing | 32.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 4 | China | 28.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Fannett | 25.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Port Arthur | 23.4 minutes (±1.0) |
| 7 | Groves | 20.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | Hamshire | 20.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 9 | Beaumont | 20.3 minutes (±0.9) |
| 10 | Nederland | 18.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 11 | Port Neches | 18.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 12 | Central Gardens | 16.4 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 12 of 13 places in Jefferson 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 Port Arthur
How long is the average commute in Port Arthur?
Workers who live in Port Arthur, TX take an average of 23.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Port Arthur without a car?
10.9% of households in Port Arthur have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Port Arthur?
1.0% (±0.6 points) of workers who live in Port Arthur worked from home, and 88.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Arthur city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Arthur city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Arthur 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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