How long is the commute from San Leon, TX?
Workers who live in San Leon, TX take an average of 32.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
11.2% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.5 minutes (±8.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in San Leon get to work
| Means of transportation | San Leon | Galveston County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.8% (±11.8 points) | 77.2% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 22.8% (±8.9 points) | 7.4% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±3.0 points) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.2% (±6.7 points) | 11.7% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In San Leon, the average commute is not measurably different from Galveston County (27.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In San Leon, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Galveston County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Galveston County, San Leon ranks 5 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 307 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in San Leon
| Vehicles available | San Leon | Galveston County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±3.9 points) | 5.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.9% (±7.9 points) | 31.6% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.5% (±10.4 points) | 40.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.3% (±9.0 points) | 22.3% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In San Leon, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Galveston County (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in San Leon
| San Leon | Galveston County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.2% (±6.7 points) | 11.7% (±0.9 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±5.1 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.9% (±6.8 points) | 93.2% (±0.6 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In San Leon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Galveston County (93.2%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near San Leon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Leon | — | 32.5 minutes (±8.8) | — |
| Bacliff | 3.1 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Texas City | 4.9 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Kemah | 5.4 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Clear Lake Shores | 6.6 mi | 33.5 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Dickinson | 7.4 mi | 28.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Seabrook | 7.8 mi | 28.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| El Lago | 8.4 mi | 30.6 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| La Marque | 9.0 mi | 28.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Galveston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolivar Peninsula | 52.5 minutes (±20.1) |
| 2 | Bayou Vista | 33.9 minutes (±5.5) |
| 3 | Clear Lake Shores | 33.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 4 | Tiki Island | 33.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 5 | San Leon | 32.5 minutes (±8.8) |
| 6 | League City | 29.9 minutes (±0.7) |
| 7 | Bacliff | 29.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 8 | Hitchcock | 29.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Dickinson | 28.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | Friendswood | 28.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 11 | La Marque | 28.3 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 11 of 16 places in Galveston County, ranked from highest to lowest.
San Leon is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Leon
How long is the average commute in San Leon?
Workers who live in San Leon, TX take an average of 32.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in San Leon without a car?
4.3% of households in San Leon have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in San Leon?
11.2% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in San Leon worked from home, and 87.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Leon CDP, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Leon CDP, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Leon CDP, 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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