How long is the commute from Scissors, TX?
Workers who live in Scissors, TX take an average of 23.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
4.2% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.3 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in Scissors get to work
| Means of transportation | Scissors | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.9% (±11.4 points) | 74.7% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 22.0% (±11.5 points) | 10.9% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±2.5 points) | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.2% (±3.9 points) | 9.2% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Scissors, the average commute is not measurably different from Hidalgo County (22.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Scissors, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hidalgo County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hidalgo County, Scissors ranks 16 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 933 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Scissors
| Vehicles available | Scissors | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±2.3 points) | 5.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.9% (±12.2 points) | 33.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% (±13.2 points) | 36.6% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.1% (±10.1 points) | 24.5% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Scissors, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Hidalgo County (5.6%).
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 Scissors
| Scissors | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.2% (±3.9 points) | 9.2% (±0.5 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.4% (±7.3 points) | 93.7% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.5% (±7.1 points) | 88.0% (±0.6 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Scissors, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hidalgo County (88.0%).
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 Scissors
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scissors | — | 23.3 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Donna | 2.0 mi | 24.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Midway South | 2.3 mi | 19.7 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| South Alamo | 4.0 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Midway North | 4.1 mi | 28.6 minutes (±12.7) | Not measurably different |
| Weslaco | 4.2 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Llano Grande | 4.9 mi | 19.1 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Alamo | 5.5 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Progreso | 6.2 mi | 22.2 minutes (±9.3) | 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 Hidalgo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Citrus City | 24.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 11 | Alamo | 24.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 12 (tie) | La Homa | 23.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 12 (tie) | Weslaco | 23.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 14 | La Blanca | 23.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 15 | South Alamo | 23.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 | Scissors | 23.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 17 | Mila Doce | 23.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 18 | Indian Hills | 22.6 minutes (±5.5) |
| 19 | Perezville | 22.5 minutes (±6.3) |
| 20 | Progreso | 22.2 minutes (±9.3) |
| 21 | Penitas | 22.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 22 | North Alamo | 22.0 minutes (±3.7) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Hidalgo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Scissors 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 Scissors
How long is the average commute in Scissors?
Workers who live in Scissors, TX take an average of 23.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Scissors without a car?
2.0% of households in Scissors have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Scissors?
4.2% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Scissors worked from home, and 87.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scissors CDP, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scissors CDP, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scissors CDP, 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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