How long is the commute from Rio Hondo, TX?

Name: Commute and cars in Rio Hondo, TX, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Rio Hondo, TX take an average of 22.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

76.2% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

3.9% of workers walk to work.

9.4% work from home.

19.1% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 22.3 minutes (±3.9)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 9.4%
Households without a car: 19.1%

How people in Rio Hondo get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Rio Hondo	Cameron County	Texas	United States
Drove alone	76.2% (±14.2 points)	75.6%	71.4%	68.8%
Carpooled	9.8% (±7.5 points)	11.7%	10.0%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±7.3 points)	0.4%	0.9%	3.2%
Walked	3.9% (±7.1 points)	1.6%	1.5%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.6% (±1.0 points)	1.5%	1.8%	2.0%
Worked from home	9.4% (±8.2 points)	9.1%	14.4%	15.1%

In Rio Hondo, 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 Rio Hondo, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Cameron County, Rio Hondo ranks 14 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 992 of 1,403.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Rio Hondo

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Rio Hondo	Cameron County	Texas	United States
No vehicle	19.1% (±9.1 points)	6.6%	5.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	36.7% (±12.6 points)	34.8%	33.0%	33.1%
2 vehicles	22.7% (±9.3 points)	35.7%	39.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	21.5% (±10.5 points)	22.9%	22.3%	21.9%

In Rio Hondo, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Cameron County (6.6%).

It is also higher than in Texas (5.4%).

It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Rio Hondo

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Rio Hondo	Cameron County	Texas	United States
Workers working from home	9.4% (±8.2 points)	9.1% (±0.6 points)	14.4% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	83.6% (±9.6 points)	91.2% (±0.6 points)	96.3% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	74.7% (±9.9 points)	84.4% (±0.7 points)	91.4% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Rio Hondo, 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 Rio Hondo

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Rio Hondo
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Rio Hondo	—	22.3 minutes (±3.9)	—
Harlingen	7.8 mi	17.9 minutes (±0.8)	Lower
San Benito	8.2 mi	17.5 minutes (±1.5)	Lower
Combes	9.0 mi	16.7 minutes (±2.9)	Lower
Laureles	9.8 mi	25.9 minutes (±4.3)	Not measurably different
Primera	11 mi	19.9 minutes (±3.5)	Not measurably different
Palm Valley	11 mi	27.5 minutes (±6.4)	Not measurably different
Indian Lake	11 mi	27.9 minutes (±5.2)	Not measurably different
Palmer (community)	12 mi	23.7 minutes (±5.2)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Harlingen, TX (17.9 minutes), San Benito, TX (17.5 minutes), Combes, TX (16.7 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
8	Laureles	25.9 minutes (±4.3)
9	Los Indios	25.2 minutes (±7.3)
10	Laguna Vista	23.8 minutes (±5.4)
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)

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 Rio Hondo

How long is the average commute in Rio Hondo?

Workers who live in Rio Hondo, TX take an average of 22.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Rio Hondo without a car?

19.1% of households in Rio Hondo have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Rio Hondo?

9.4% (±8.2 points) of workers who live in Rio Hondo worked from home, and 74.7% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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