How long is the commute from San Antonio, TX?
Workers who live in San Antonio, TX take an average of 24.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.3% of workers drive alone to work.
2.0% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
13.5% work from home.
7.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.5 minutes (±0.2)
- Public transportation
- 2.0%
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Households without a car
- 7.7%
How people in San Antonio get to work
| Means of transportation | San Antonio | Bexar County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.3% (±0.7 points) | 68.4% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.4% (±0.5 points) | 11.7% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.0% (±0.2 points) | 1.6% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±0.2 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.2 points) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.5% (±0.5 points) | 14.6% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In San Antonio, the average commute is lower than in Bexar County (25.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In San Antonio, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Bexar County (1.6%).
It is also higher than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bexar County, San Antonio ranks 18 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 845 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in San Antonio
| Vehicles available | San Antonio | Bexar County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% (±0.3 points) | 6.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.7% (±0.6 points) | 36.2% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% (±0.5 points) | 37.2% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.1% (±0.5 points) | 20.1% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In San Antonio, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Bexar County (6.4%).
It is also higher than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in San Antonio
| San Antonio | Bexar County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.5% (±0.5 points) | 14.6% (±0.4 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 96.7% (±0.1 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.0% (±0.3 points) | 91.9% (±0.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In San Antonio, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Bexar County (91.9%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near San Antonio
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | — | 24.5 minutes (±0.2) | — |
| Balcones Heights | 2.4 mi | 24.8 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Olmos Park | 2.4 mi | 18.2 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Alamo Heights | 3.7 mi | 19.2 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Castle Hills | 4.3 mi | 18.9 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Terrell Hills | 4.8 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Leon Valley | 5.8 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lackland AFB | 7.7 mi | 10.8 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Kirby | 8.4 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Olmos Park, TX (18.2 minutes), Alamo Heights, TX (19.2 minutes), Castle Hills, TX (18.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bexar County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 (tie) | Cross Mountain | 26.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 13 | Universal City | 26.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Helotes | 25.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 15 | Von Ormy | 25.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 16 | Balcones Heights | 24.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 17 (tie) | Grey Forest | 24.5 minutes (±7.5) |
| 17 (tie) | San Antonio | 24.5 minutes (±0.2) |
| 19 | Kirby | 24.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 20 | Terrell Hills | 22.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 21 | Hollywood Park | 20.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 22 | Live Oak | 20.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 23 | Windcrest | 20.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 24 | Alamo Heights | 19.2 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Bexar 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 San Antonio
How long is the average commute in San Antonio?
Workers who live in San Antonio, TX take an average of 24.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in San Antonio without a car?
7.7% of households in San Antonio have no vehicle, and 2.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in San Antonio?
13.5% (±0.5 points) of workers who live in San Antonio worked from home, and 91.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Antonio city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Antonio city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Antonio 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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