How long is the commute from Red Oak, TX?
Workers who live in Red Oak, TX take an average of 27.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
15.0% work from home.
7.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.1 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.0%
- Households without a car
- 7.4%
How people in Red Oak get to work
| Means of transportation | Red Oak | Ellis County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.0% (±5.4 points) | 77.0% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.3% (±4.5 points) | 8.9% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±3.5 points) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.0% (±4.0 points) | 12.4% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Red Oak, the average commute is lower than in Ellis County (30.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Red Oak, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ellis County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ellis County, Red Oak ranks 12 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 648 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Red Oak
| Vehicles available | Red Oak | Ellis County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% (±4.3 points) | 3.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.1% (±4.5 points) | 23.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.9% (±6.6 points) | 40.5% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.5% (±5.9 points) | 32.7% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Red Oak, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ellis County (3.7%).
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 Red Oak
| Red Oak | Ellis County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.0% (±4.0 points) | 12.4% (±1.0 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±2.1 points) | 96.8% (±0.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.6% (±4.0 points) | 92.5% (±0.9 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Red Oak, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ellis County (92.5%).
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 Red Oak
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak | — | 27.1 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Pecan Hill | 1.3 mi | 41.7 minutes (±10.6) | Higher |
| Bear Creek Ranch | 3.6 mi | 33.3 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Oak Leaf | 3.9 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Glenn Heights | 5.0 mi | 33.3 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Lancaster | 6.0 mi | 28.7 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ovilla | 6.2 mi | 31.7 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ferris | 6.6 mi | 32.2 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| DeSoto | 7.7 mi | 30.8 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pecan Hill, TX (41.7 minutes), Bear Creek Ranch, TX (33.3 minutes), Glenn Heights, TX (33.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ellis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Ovilla | 31.7 minutes (±5.5) |
| 7 (tie) | Bardwell | 30.5 minutes (±8.2) |
| 7 (tie) | Milford | 30.5 minutes (±6.6) |
| 9 | Italy | 30.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 10 | Ennis | 27.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 11 | Alma | 27.2 minutes (±5.8) |
| 12 | Red Oak | 27.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 13 | Waxahachie | 25.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 14 | Oak Leaf | 25.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 15 | Garrett | 20.4 minutes (±4.5) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in Ellis 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 Red Oak
How long is the average commute in Red Oak?
Workers who live in Red Oak, TX take an average of 27.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Red Oak without a car?
7.4% of households in Red Oak have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Red Oak?
15.0% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Red Oak worked from home, and 93.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Red Oak city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Red Oak city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Red Oak 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 Red Oak city, Texas (place:61196, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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