How long is the commute from San Benito, TX?
Workers who live in San Benito, TX take an average of 17.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
11.1% work from home.
8.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.5 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Households without a car
- 8.9%
How people in San Benito get to work
| Means of transportation | San Benito | Cameron County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.2% (±5.1 points) | 75.6% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.4% (±4.6 points) | 11.7% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.1% (±3.4 points) | 9.1% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In San Benito, the average commute is lower than in 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 San Benito, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Cameron County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cameron County, San Benito ranks 21 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1273 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in San Benito
| Vehicles available | San Benito | Cameron County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% (±3.0 points) | 6.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.4% (±5.7 points) | 34.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.1% (±4.6 points) | 35.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.6% (±3.3 points) | 22.9% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In San Benito, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cameron County (6.6%).
It is also higher than in Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in San Benito
| San Benito | Cameron County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.1% (±3.4 points) | 9.1% (±0.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.4% (±4.6 points) | 91.2% (±0.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.9% (±4.6 points) | 84.4% (±0.7 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In San Benito, 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 San Benito
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Benito | — | 17.5 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Palmer (community) | 4.4 mi | 23.7 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Rice Tracts | 5.1 mi | 26.5 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| La Paloma | 5.4 mi | 29.0 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Harlingen | 5.4 mi | 17.9 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz | 6.6 mi | 19.8 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Los Indios | 7.9 mi | 25.2 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| Rio Hondo | 8.2 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Rancho Viejo | 8.5 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Palmer (community), TX (23.7 minutes), Rice Tracts, TX (26.5 minutes), La Paloma, TX (29.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 21 | San Benito | 17.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 22 | Combes | 16.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 23 | Port Isabel | 13.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 24 | South Padre Island | 12.7 minutes (±4.5) |
Showing 10 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 San Benito
How long is the average commute in San Benito?
Workers who live in San Benito, TX take an average of 17.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in San Benito without a car?
8.9% of households in San Benito have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in San Benito?
11.1% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in San Benito worked from home, and 80.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Benito city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Benito city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Benito 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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