How long is the commute from Stafford, TX?
Workers who live in Stafford, TX take an average of 26.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
4.1% of workers walk to work.
10.1% work from home.
5.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.2 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Households without a car
- 5.2%
How people in Stafford get to work
| Means of transportation | Stafford | Fort Bend County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.3% (±5.2 points) | 70.4% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±2.0 points) | 9.2% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.1% (±3.6 points) | 0.6% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.4% (±3.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.1% (±2.8 points) | 17.7% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Stafford, the average commute is lower than in Fort Bend County (32.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Stafford, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fort Bend County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Fort Bend County, Stafford ranks 21 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 715 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Stafford
| Vehicles available | Stafford | Fort Bend County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% (±2.8 points) | 3.2% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.4% (±5.6 points) | 23.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.5% (±6.5 points) | 47.4% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.8% (±3.1 points) | 26.1% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Stafford, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Fort Bend County (3.2%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Stafford
| Stafford | Fort Bend County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.1% (±2.8 points) | 17.7% (±0.7 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±0.5 points) | 98.0% (±0.3 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.7% (±3.1 points) | 95.5% (±0.5 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Stafford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Fort Bend County (95.5%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Stafford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford | — | 26.2 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Meadows Place | 2.2 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Sugar Land | 4.7 mi | 28.9 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Missouri City | 4.7 mi | 30.4 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Four Corners | 6.4 mi | 38.6 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Mission Bend | 7.7 mi | 31.5 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Bellaire | 8.3 mi | 20.9 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Fresno | 8.4 mi | 33.5 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Piney Point Village | 9.5 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Meadows Place, TX (22.1 minutes), Bellaire, TX (20.9 minutes), Piney Point Village, TX (20.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sugar Land, TX (28.9 minutes), Missouri City, TX (30.4 minutes), Four Corners, TX (38.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Fort Bend County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 (tie) | Missouri City | 30.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 16 | Rosenberg | 30.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 17 | Richmond | 29.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 18 | Sugar Land | 28.9 minutes (±0.9) |
| 19 | Kendleton | 27.1 minutes (±7.6) |
| 20 | Thompsons | 26.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 21 | Stafford | 26.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 22 | Pleak | 22.9 minutes (±5.8) |
| 23 | Beasley | 22.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 24 | Meadows Place | 22.1 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 10 of 24 places in Fort Bend 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 Stafford
How long is the average commute in Stafford?
Workers who live in Stafford, TX take an average of 26.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Stafford without a car?
5.2% of households in Stafford have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Stafford?
10.1% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Stafford worked from home, and 94.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stafford city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stafford city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stafford city, 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 Stafford city, Texas (place:69908, 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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