How long is the commute from Rowlett, TX?
Workers who live in Rowlett, TX take an average of 31.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
18.4% work from home.
2.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.2 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.4%
How people in Rowlett get to work
| Means of transportation | Rowlett | Dallas County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.7% (±2.6 points) | 68.4% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% (±1.7 points) | 11.5% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 1.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.4% (±2.4 points) | 15.7% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Rowlett, the average commute is higher than in Dallas County (26.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rowlett, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dallas County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dallas County, Rowlett ranks 10 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 380 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rowlett
| Vehicles available | Rowlett | Dallas County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% (±0.9 points) | 6.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.5% (±2.7 points) | 37.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.6% (±3.1 points) | 35.5% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.4% (±2.9 points) | 20.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Rowlett, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dallas County (6.8%).
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 Rowlett
| Rowlett | Dallas County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.4% (±2.4 points) | 15.7% (±0.3 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% (±0.3 points) | 96.8% (±0.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.1% (±0.8 points) | 92.2% (±0.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rowlett, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Dallas County (92.2%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rowlett
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlett | — | 31.2 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Sachse | 4.1 mi | 29.5 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Garland | 4.8 mi | 29.7 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Rockwall | 6.4 mi | 31.8 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Heath | 6.5 mi | 34.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Murphy | 7.8 mi | 32.2 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Wylie | 7.9 mi | 31.4 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Mobile City | 8.0 mi | 50.8 minutes (±43.5) | Not measurably different |
| Sunnyvale | 8.0 mi | 32.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Garland, TX (29.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dallas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (tie) | Bear Creek Ranch | 33.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 4 (tie) | Glenn Heights | 33.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 | Sunnyvale | 32.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Hutchins | 32.3 minutes (±6.3) |
| 8 | Mesquite | 32.1 minutes (±0.8) |
| 9 | Cedar Hill | 31.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 10 | Rowlett | 31.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 11 | DeSoto | 30.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 12 | Garland | 29.7 minutes (±0.6) |
| 13 | Sachse | 29.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 14 | Cockrell Hill | 29.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 15 | Lancaster | 28.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 16 | Grand Prairie | 28.0 minutes (±0.8) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Dallas 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 Rowlett
How long is the average commute in Rowlett?
Workers who live in Rowlett, TX take an average of 31.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rowlett without a car?
2.4% of households in Rowlett have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rowlett?
18.4% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Rowlett worked from home, and 98.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rowlett city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rowlett city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rowlett city, Texas
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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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