How long is the commute from Roma, TX?
Workers who live in Roma, TX take an average of 26.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
6.6% of workers walk to work.
17.3% work from home.
20.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.3 minutes (±6.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Households without a car
- 20.2%
How people in Roma get to work
| Means of transportation | Roma | Starr County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.7% (±9.6 points) | 71.9% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.2% (±6.2 points) | 12.8% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.6% (±2.9 points) | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.1 points) | 2.3% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.3% (±7.6 points) | 9.3% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Roma, the average commute is not measurably different from Starr County (22.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Roma, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Starr County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Starr County, Roma ranks 1 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 708 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Roma
| Vehicles available | Roma | Starr County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 20.2% (±6.6 points) | 10.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.2% (±6.7 points) | 34.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.2% (±5.5 points) | 32.2% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.4% (±5.6 points) | 23.0% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Roma, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Starr County (10.4%).
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 Roma
| Roma | Starr County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.3% (±7.6 points) | 9.3% (±2.4 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 77.6% (±6.8 points) | 88.5% (±1.9 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 68.2% (±7.8 points) | 78.6% (±2.6 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Roma, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Starr County (78.6%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Roma
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma | — | 26.3 minutes (±6.6) | — |
| Escobares | 2.7 mi | 18.6 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Rio Grande City | 12 mi | 19.3 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Las Lomas | 15 mi | 16.6 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Mikes | 24 mi | 18.1 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| La Grulla | 24 mi | 21.1 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sullivan City | 29 mi | 19.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Siesta Shores | 34 mi | 27.9 minutes (±14.0) | Not measurably different |
| La Joya | 34 mi | 19.7 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rio Grande City, TX (19.3 minutes), Las Lomas, TX (16.6 minutes), Mikes, TX (18.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Starr County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roma | 26.3 minutes (±6.6) |
| 2 | La Grulla | 21.1 minutes (±6.0) |
| 3 | Rio Grande City | 19.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 4 | Escobares | 18.6 minutes (±5.0) |
| 5 | Mikes | 18.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 6 | Las Lomas | 16.6 minutes (±4.3) |
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 Roma
How long is the average commute in Roma?
Workers who live in Roma, TX take an average of 26.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Roma without a car?
20.2% of households in Roma have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Roma?
17.3% (±7.6 points) of workers who live in Roma worked from home, and 68.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roma city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roma city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roma 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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