How long is the commute from Primera, TX?
Workers who live in Primera, TX take an average of 19.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
89.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
6.8% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.9 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Primera get to work
| Means of transportation | Primera | Cameron County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 89.3% (±5.8 points) | 75.6% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.6% (±2.0 points) | 11.7% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.8% (±4.8 points) | 9.1% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Primera, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Primera, 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, Primera ranks 17 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1150 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Primera
| Vehicles available | Primera | Cameron County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±4.4 points) | 6.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.7% (±7.4 points) | 34.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.2% (±10.2 points) | 35.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.8% (±8.0 points) | 22.9% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Primera, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Primera
| Primera | Cameron County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.8% (±4.8 points) | 9.1% (±0.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% (±4.7 points) | 91.2% (±0.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.9% (±6.3 points) | 84.4% (±0.7 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Primera, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cameron County (84.4%).
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 Primera
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primera | — | 19.9 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Palm Valley | 1.3 mi | 27.5 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Combes | 2.2 mi | 16.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Harlingen | 4.0 mi | 17.9 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Rosa | 5.1 mi | 19.9 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| La Feria | 6.5 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Heidelberg | 8.8 mi | 13.7 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Sebastian | 8.9 mi | 24.2 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| San Benito | 9.3 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Palm Valley, TX (27.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Palmer (community) | 23.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 12 | Cameron Park | 23.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 13 | Los Fresnos | 22.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 14 | Rio Hondo | 22.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 15 | Brownsville | 21.4 minutes (±0.6) |
| 16 | La Feria | 20.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 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 Primera
How long is the average commute in Primera?
Workers who live in Primera, TX take an average of 19.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Primera without a car?
4.2% of households in Primera have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Primera?
6.8% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Primera worked from home, and 89.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Primera town, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Primera town, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Primera town, 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 Primera town, Texas (place:59540, 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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