How long is the commute from Socorro, TX?
Workers who live in Socorro, TX take an average of 26.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
0.1% of workers walk to work.
6.9% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.8 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Socorro get to work
| Means of transportation | Socorro | El Paso County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.3% (±3.8 points) | 75.0% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.8% (±3.6 points) | 12.0% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.9% (±1.8 points) | 8.8% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Socorro, the average commute is higher than in El Paso County (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Socorro, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from El Paso County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In El Paso County, Socorro ranks 9 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 673 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Socorro
| Vehicles available | Socorro | El Paso County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±1.5 points) | 6.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.5% (±3.6 points) | 31.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% (±4.2 points) | 36.6% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.7% (±4.7 points) | 25.7% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Socorro, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in El Paso 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 Socorro
| Socorro | El Paso County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.9% (±1.8 points) | 8.8% (±0.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±2.1 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.9% (±3.4 points) | 89.8% (±0.5 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Socorro, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from El Paso County (89.8%).
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 Socorro
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socorro | — | 26.8 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Sparks | 2.6 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Clint | 3.7 mi | 28.8 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| San Elizario | 4.2 mi | 34.3 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Horizon City | 4.8 mi | 29.4 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Agua Dulce (community) | 7.2 mi | 30.2 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fabens | 11 mi | 29.9 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Homestead Meadows South | 13 mi | 31.8 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Homestead Meadows North | 15 mi | 37.3 minutes (±8.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sparks, TX (20.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: San Elizario, TX (34.3 minutes), Homestead Meadows South, TX (31.8 minutes), Homestead Meadows North, TX (37.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across El Paso County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Homestead Meadows South | 31.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 4 | Agua Dulce (community) | 30.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 5 | Fabens | 29.9 minutes (±7.0) |
| 6 | Horizon City | 29.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Clint | 28.8 minutes (±5.9) |
| 8 | Tornillo | 28.4 minutes (±8.5) |
| 9 | Socorro | 26.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 | Vinton | 25.4 minutes (±5.5) |
| 11 | El Paso | 23.4 minutes (±0.4) |
| 12 | Westway | 23.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 13 | Anthony | 22.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 14 | Canutillo | 21.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 | Sparks | 20.6 minutes (±4.5) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in El Paso 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 Socorro
How long is the average commute in Socorro?
Workers who live in Socorro, TX take an average of 26.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Socorro without a car?
2.9% of households in Socorro have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Socorro?
6.9% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Socorro worked from home, and 88.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Socorro city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Socorro city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Socorro 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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