How long is the commute from Port Isabel, TX?
Workers who live in Port Isabel, TX take an average of 13.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
5.4% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.7 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Port Isabel get to work
| Means of transportation | Port Isabel | Cameron County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.8% (±9.5 points) | 75.6% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 21.0% (±9.7 points) | 11.7% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.1% (±3.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.4% (±5.3 points) | 9.1% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Port Isabel, the average commute is lower than in Cameron County (21.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Port Isabel, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cameron County, Port Isabel ranks 23 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1370 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Port Isabel
| Vehicles available | Port Isabel | Cameron County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±4.4 points) | 6.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 58.8% (±12.3 points) | 34.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.9% (±12.0 points) | 35.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.7% (±4.6 points) | 22.9% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Port Isabel, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cameron County (6.6%).
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 Port Isabel
| Port Isabel | Cameron County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.4% (±5.3 points) | 9.1% (±0.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.8% (±6.8 points) | 91.2% (±0.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 77.7% (±9.6 points) | 84.4% (±0.7 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Port Isabel, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cameron County (84.4%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Port Isabel
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Isabel | — | 13.7 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Laguna Vista | 4.3 mi | 23.8 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| South Padre Island | 6.2 mi | 12.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Bayview | 11 mi | 31.7 minutes (±8.9) | Higher |
| Brownsville | 14 mi | 21.4 minutes (±0.6) | Higher |
| Los Fresnos | 15 mi | 22.5 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Laureles | 16 mi | 25.9 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Cameron Park | 16 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| South Point | 16 mi | 26.6 minutes (±10.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Laguna Vista, TX (23.8 minutes), Bayview, TX (31.7 minutes), Brownsville, TX (21.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 (tie) | Primera | 19.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 17 (tie) | Santa Rosa | 19.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 19 | Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz | 19.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 20 | Harlingen | 17.9 minutes (±0.8) |
| 21 | San Benito | 17.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 22 | Combes | 16.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 23 | Port Isabel | 13.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 24 | South Padre Island | 12.7 minutes (±4.5) |
Showing 8 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 Port Isabel
How long is the average commute in Port Isabel?
Workers who live in Port Isabel, TX take an average of 13.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Port Isabel without a car?
3.6% of households in Port Isabel have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Port Isabel?
5.4% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in Port Isabel worked from home, and 77.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Isabel city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Isabel city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Isabel 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 Isabel city, Texas (place:58892, 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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