How long is the commute from The Colony, TX?
Workers who live in The Colony, TX take an average of 27.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
23.8% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.1 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 23.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in The Colony get to work
| Means of transportation | The Colony | Denton County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.8% (±2.7 points) | 65.5% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±1.6 points) | 7.8% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.1 points) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.8% (±2.6 points) | 23.5% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In The Colony, the average commute is not measurably different from Denton County (28.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In The Colony, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Denton County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Denton County, The Colony ranks 25 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 650 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in The Colony
| Vehicles available | The Colony | Denton County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±1.5 points) | 3.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.9% (±3.8 points) | 29.0% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.0% (±3.7 points) | 44.6% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.5% (±2.7 points) | 22.9% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In The Colony, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Denton County (3.5%).
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 The Colony
| The Colony | Denton County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.8% (±2.6 points) | 23.5% (±0.7 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±1.0 points) | 98.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.6% (±1.1 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In The Colony, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Denton County (95.7%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near The Colony
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colony | — | 27.1 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Hebron | 3.1 mi | 25.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hackberry | 4.2 mi | 32.9 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Lewisville | 4.9 mi | 24.6 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Lakewood Village | 5.3 mi | 33.3 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Frisco | 6.5 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Carrollton | 6.9 mi | 24.1 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Little Elm | 7.2 mi | 34.6 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Lake Dallas | 7.4 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lewisville, TX (24.6 minutes), Carrollton, TX (24.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hackberry, TX (32.9 minutes), Lakewood Village, TX (33.3 minutes), Little Elm, TX (34.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Denton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Lantana | 30.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 20 | Ponder | 30.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 21 | Sanger | 29.5 minutes (±5.2) |
| 22 | Shady Shores | 28.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 23 | Lake Dallas | 27.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 24 | Hickory Creek | 27.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 25 | The Colony | 27.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 26 | Roanoke | 26.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 27 | Double Oak | 26.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 28 | Corinth | 26.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 29 | Copper Canyon | 26.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 30 | Flower Mound | 26.0 minutes (±0.7) |
| 31 | Highland Village | 25.9 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Denton 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 The Colony
How long is the average commute in The Colony?
Workers who live in The Colony, TX take an average of 27.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in The Colony without a car?
3.6% of households in The Colony have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in The Colony?
23.8% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in The Colony worked from home, and 97.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Colony city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Colony city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Colony 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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Figures last updated on .
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