How long is the commute from Rockwall, TX?
Workers who live in Rockwall, TX take an average of 31.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
19.2% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.8 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in Rockwall get to work
| Means of transportation | Rockwall | Rockwall County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.9% (±3.0 points) | 72.0% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±1.7 points) | 7.7% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.6 points) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.2% (±2.2 points) | 18.6% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Rockwall, the average commute is lower than in Rockwall County (33.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rockwall, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Rockwall County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Rockwall County, Rockwall ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 347 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rockwall
| Vehicles available | Rockwall | Rockwall County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±1.1 points) | 2.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.8% (±2.9 points) | 20.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.0% (±3.8 points) | 45.5% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.7% (±3.3 points) | 32.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Rockwall, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Rockwall County (2.1%).
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 Rockwall
| Rockwall | Rockwall County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.2% (±2.2 points) | 18.6% (±1.4 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% (±0.7 points) | 98.7% (±0.4 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.3% (±1.5 points) | 96.8% (±0.7 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rockwall, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Rockwall County (96.8%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rockwall
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwall | — | 31.8 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Mobile City | 1.6 mi | 50.8 minutes (±43.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fate | 3.8 mi | 35.2 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Heath | 4.7 mi | 34.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| McLendon-Chisholm | 5.6 mi | 38.8 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Rowlett | 6.4 mi | 31.2 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lavon | 7.3 mi | 34.3 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Royse City | 8.2 mi | 34.3 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Travis Ranch | 8.4 mi | 40.4 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fate, TX (35.2 minutes), McLendon-Chisholm, TX (38.8 minutes), Travis Ranch, TX (40.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Rockwall County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mobile City | 50.8 minutes (±43.5) |
| 2 | McLendon-Chisholm | 38.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 3 | Fate | 35.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 4 | Heath | 34.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 5 | Royse City | 34.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 6 | Rockwall | 31.8 minutes (±1.7) |
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 Rockwall
How long is the average commute in Rockwall?
Workers who live in Rockwall, TX take an average of 31.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rockwall without a car?
2.5% of households in Rockwall have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rockwall?
19.2% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Rockwall worked from home, and 96.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockwall city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockwall city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockwall city, Texas
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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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