How long is the commute from Selma, TX?
Workers who live in Selma, TX take an average of 29.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
20.2% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.8 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 20.2%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Selma get to work
| Means of transportation | Selma | Bexar County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.7% (±7.4 points) | 68.4% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±2.8 points) | 11.7% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.6% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.4 points) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.2% (±7.2 points) | 14.6% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Selma, the average commute is not measurably different from Bexar County (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Selma, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Bexar County (1.6%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bexar County, Selma ranks 7 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 453 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Selma
| Vehicles available | Selma | Bexar County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 6.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.5% (±6.8 points) | 36.2% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% (±6.6 points) | 37.2% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.2% (±5.5 points) | 20.1% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Selma, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Bexar County (6.4%).
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 Selma
| Selma | Bexar County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.2% (±7.2 points) | 14.6% (±0.4 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±1.2 points) | 96.7% (±0.1 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.9% (±3.8 points) | 91.9% (±0.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Selma, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Bexar County (91.9%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Selma
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma | — | 29.8 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Universal City | 2.4 mi | 26.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Live Oak | 2.6 mi | 20.5 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Garden Ridge | 3.7 mi | 37.1 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Schertz | 4.2 mi | 31.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Randolph AFB | 4.5 mi | 16.8 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Converse | 5.2 mi | 26.8 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Cibolo | 6.0 mi | 29.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Windcrest | 6.3 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Live Oak, TX (20.5 minutes), Randolph AFB, TX (16.8 minutes), Windcrest, TX (20.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fair Oaks Ranch | 38.4 minutes (±5.9) |
| 2 | Sandy Oaks | 34.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 3 (tie) | Elmendorf | 32.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 3 (tie) | Somerset | 32.0 minutes (±5.8) |
| 5 | St. Hedwig | 31.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 6 | Timberwood Park | 31.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 7 | Selma | 29.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 8 | China Grove | 28.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 9 | Scenic Oaks | 27.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 | Leon Valley | 27.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 11 (tie) | Converse | 26.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 11 (tie) | Cross Mountain | 26.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 13 | Universal City | 26.3 minutes (±2.5) |
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 Selma
How long is the average commute in Selma?
Workers who live in Selma, TX take an average of 29.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Selma without a car?
0.0% of households in Selma have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Selma?
20.2% (±7.2 points) of workers who live in Selma worked from home, and 94.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Selma city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Selma city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Selma 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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Figures last updated on .
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