How long is the commute from Port Neches, TX?
Workers who live in Port Neches, TX take an average of 18.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.3% of workers walk to work.
4.9% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.1 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Port Neches get to work
| Means of transportation | Port Neches | Jefferson County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.6% (±4.3 points) | 85.7% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±3.3 points) | 7.8% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.3% (±2.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.9% (±2.6 points) | 3.4% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Port Neches, the average commute is lower 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 Neches, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Port Neches ranks 11 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1241 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Port Neches
| Vehicles available | Port Neches | Jefferson County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±1.2 points) | 8.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.8% (±5.9 points) | 35.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.7% (±6.4 points) | 37.0% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.0% (±6.4 points) | 19.0% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Port Neches, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Jefferson County (8.1%).
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 Neches
| Port Neches | Jefferson County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.9% (±2.6 points) | 3.4% (±0.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±1.7 points) | 95.4% (±0.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.4% (±3.4 points) | 90.3% (±0.8 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Port Neches, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jefferson County (90.3%).
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 Neches
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Neches | — | 18.1 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Nederland | 2.5 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Groves | 2.9 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Central Gardens | 4.0 mi | 16.4 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Beauxart Gardens | 4.4 mi | 14.5 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Port Arthur | 5.8 mi | 23.4 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Bridge City | 8.8 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Rose City | 11 mi | 28.6 minutes (±7.4) | Higher |
| Vidor | 12 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Port Arthur, TX (23.4 minutes), Bridge City, TX (24.3 minutes), Rose City, TX (28.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 13 | Beauxart Gardens | 14.5 minutes (±5.0) |
Showing 9 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 Neches
How long is the average commute in Port Neches?
Workers who live in Port Neches, TX take an average of 18.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Port Neches without a car?
1.6% of households in Port Neches have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Port Neches?
4.9% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Port Neches worked from home, and 91.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Neches city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Neches city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Neches city, Texas
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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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