How long is the commute from San Marcos, TX?
Workers who live in San Marcos, TX take an average of 24.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
4.5% of workers walk to work.
11.1% work from home.
8.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.0 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Households without a car
- 8.1%
How people in San Marcos get to work
| Means of transportation | San Marcos | Hays County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.4% (±2.6 points) | 69.6% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.4% (±2.2 points) | 8.6% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±0.6 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.5% (±1.1 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.2% (±1.0 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.1% (±1.4 points) | 18.1% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In San Marcos, the average commute is lower than in Hays County (31.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In San Marcos, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Hays County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hays County, San Marcos ranks 11 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 890 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in San Marcos
| Vehicles available | San Marcos | Hays County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% (±1.8 points) | 3.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% (±3.3 points) | 29.0% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% (±3.2 points) | 42.6% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.4% (±2.4 points) | 24.6% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In San Marcos, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Hays County (3.9%).
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 Marcos
| San Marcos | Hays County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.1% (±1.4 points) | 18.1% (±1.1 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±1.6 points) | 97.3% (±0.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.3% (±2.3 points) | 92.9% (±0.9 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In San Marcos, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Hays County (92.9%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near San Marcos
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos | — | 24.0 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Redwood | 4.7 mi | 30.8 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Martindale | 6.2 mi | 25.8 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Kyle | 8.9 mi | 36.4 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Staples | 10 mi | 37.5 minutes (±13.1) | Higher |
| Uhland | 11 mi | 33.1 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Mountain City | 12 mi | 29.7 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Wimberley | 12 mi | 26.0 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Niederwald | 13 mi | 40.9 minutes (±8.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Redwood, TX (30.8 minutes), Kyle, TX (36.4 minutes), Staples, TX (37.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hays County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Mountain City | 29.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Buda | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 7 | Belterra | 28.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | Hays | 28.0 minutes (±6.7) |
| 9 | Dripping Springs | 27.4 minutes (±6.6) |
| 10 | Wimberley | 26.0 minutes (±6.3) |
| 11 | San Marcos | 24.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 12 | Bear Creek | 23.6 minutes (±6.1) |
Showing 8 of 12 places in Hays 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 Marcos
How long is the average commute in San Marcos?
Workers who live in San Marcos, TX take an average of 24.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in San Marcos without a car?
8.1% of households in San Marcos have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in San Marcos?
11.1% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in San Marcos worked from home, and 85.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Marcos city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Marcos city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Marcos 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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