How long is the commute from Prosper, TX?
Workers who live in Prosper, TX take an average of 29.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
35.6% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.5 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 35.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Prosper get to work
| Means of transportation | Prosper | Collin County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 56.5% (±4.0 points) | 62.0% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±1.5 points) | 7.2% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.0 points) | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 35.6% (±4.1 points) | 27.5% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Prosper, the average commute is not measurably different from Collin County (28.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Prosper, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Collin County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Collin County, Prosper ranks 16 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 473 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Prosper
| Vehicles available | Prosper | Collin County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±1.1 points) | 3.2% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.8% (±3.5 points) | 31.6% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.3% (±4.5 points) | 44.0% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.0% (±4.2 points) | 21.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Prosper, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Collin County (3.2%).
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 Prosper
| Prosper | Collin County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 35.6% (±4.1 points) | 27.5% (±0.7 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.9% (±0.2 points) | 98.9% (±0.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.1% (±1.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Prosper, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Collin County (96.5%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Prosper
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosper | — | 29.5 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Savannah | 5.6 mi | 39.8 minutes (±8.9) | Higher |
| Celina | 5.7 mi | 33.3 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Frisco | 6.0 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Little Elm | 7.1 mi | 34.6 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Paloma Creek South | 7.3 mi | 41.6 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Paloma Creek | 7.3 mi | 32.4 minutes (±13.0) | Not measurably different |
| Providence Village | 8.3 mi | 43.4 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Hackberry | 8.8 mi | 32.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Savannah, TX (39.8 minutes), Little Elm, TX (34.6 minutes), Paloma Creek South, TX (41.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Collin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (tie) | Princeton | 32.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 (tie) | Lowry Crossing | 31.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 11 (tie) | Wylie | 31.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 13 | Farmersville | 30.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 14 | Anna | 30.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 15 (tie) | Lucas | 29.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 (tie) | Prosper | 29.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 17 | New Hope | 28.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 18 | Frisco | 28.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 19 | St. Paul | 28.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 20 | Allen | 28.0 minutes (±1.2) |
| 21 | McKinney | 27.8 minutes (±0.8) |
| 22 | Weston | 27.3 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Collin 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 Prosper
How long is the average commute in Prosper?
Workers who live in Prosper, TX take an average of 29.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Prosper without a car?
1.9% of households in Prosper have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Prosper?
35.6% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Prosper worked from home, and 98.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prosper town, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prosper town, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prosper 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 Prosper town, Texas (place:59696, 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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