How long is the commute from South Alamo, TX?
Workers who live in South Alamo, TX take an average of 23.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
7.6% work from home.
9.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.5 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Households without a car
- 9.0%
How people in South Alamo get to work
| Means of transportation | South Alamo | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.0% (±7.5 points) | 74.7% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.1% (±4.8 points) | 10.9% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.6% (±6.2 points) | 9.2% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In South Alamo, the average commute is not measurably different from Hidalgo County (22.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Alamo, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Hidalgo County, South Alamo ranks 15 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 922 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Alamo
| Vehicles available | South Alamo | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.0% (±9.4 points) | 5.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.6% (±7.9 points) | 33.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.8% (±10.4 points) | 36.6% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 43.7% (±12.7 points) | 24.5% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In South Alamo, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hidalgo County (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in South Alamo
| South Alamo | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.6% (±6.2 points) | 9.2% (±0.5 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.6% (±8.9 points) | 93.7% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.7% (±10.5 points) | 88.0% (±0.6 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In South Alamo, 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 South Alamo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alamo | — | 23.5 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Alamo | 2.1 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| San Juan | 3.8 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Scissors | 4.0 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Donna | 4.3 mi | 24.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| North Alamo | 4.6 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Midway South | 5.4 mi | 19.7 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Pharr | 5.4 mi | 21.1 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Midway North | 6.0 mi | 28.6 minutes (±12.7) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Alton | 24.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Hidalgo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
South Alamo 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 South Alamo
How long is the average commute in South Alamo?
Workers who live in South Alamo, TX take an average of 23.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Alamo without a car?
9.0% of households in South Alamo have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Alamo?
7.6% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in South Alamo worked from home, and 86.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Alamo CDP, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Alamo CDP, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Alamo CDP, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for South Alamo CDP, Texas (place:68846, in state:48).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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