How long is the commute from Texas City, TX?
Workers who live in Texas City, TX take an average of 25.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
5.8% work from home.
7.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.7 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Households without a car
- 7.0%
How people in Texas City get to work
| Means of transportation | Texas City | Galveston County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.8% (±2.5 points) | 77.2% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±1.8 points) | 7.4% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.6 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.8% (±1.5 points) | 11.7% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Texas City, the average commute is lower than in Galveston County (27.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Texas City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Galveston County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Galveston County, Texas City ranks 15 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 756 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Texas City
| Vehicles available | Texas City | Galveston County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% (±1.7 points) | 5.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.3% (±3.3 points) | 31.6% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% (±3.5 points) | 40.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.8% (±2.8 points) | 22.3% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Texas City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Galveston County (5.4%).
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 Texas City
| Texas City | Galveston County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.8% (±1.5 points) | 11.7% (±0.9 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% (±1.3 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.5% (±1.7 points) | 93.2% (±0.6 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Texas City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Galveston County (93.2%).
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 Texas City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas City | — | 25.7 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| San Leon | 4.9 mi | 32.5 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| La Marque | 7.5 mi | 28.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bacliff | 7.8 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bayou Vista | 8.0 mi | 33.9 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Tiki Island | 9.5 mi | 33.0 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Dickinson | 9.9 mi | 28.7 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Kemah | 10 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Clear Lake Shores | 11 mi | 33.5 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bayou Vista, TX (33.9 minutes), Tiki Island, TX (33.0 minutes), Dickinson, TX (28.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Galveston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Dickinson | 28.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | Friendswood | 28.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 11 | La Marque | 28.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 12 | Santa Fe | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 13 | Jamaica Beach | 26.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 14 | Kemah | 25.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 15 | Texas City | 25.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 16 | Galveston | 20.2 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 8 of 16 places in Galveston 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 Texas City
How long is the average commute in Texas City?
Workers who live in Texas City, TX take an average of 25.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Texas City without a car?
7.0% of households in Texas City have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Texas City?
5.8% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Texas City worked from home, and 91.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Texas City city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Texas City city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Texas City 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 Texas City city, Texas (place:72392, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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