How long is the commute from Tyler, TX?
Workers who live in Tyler, TX take an average of 20.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
7.9% work from home.
6.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.0 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.3%
How people in Tyler get to work
| Means of transportation | Tyler | Smith County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.2% (±2.1 points) | 77.9% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.3% (±1.6 points) | 9.5% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±0.8 points) | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.9% (±1.1 points) | 9.2% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Tyler, the average commute is lower than in Smith County (23.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tyler, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Smith County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Smith County, Tyler ranks 10 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1144 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tyler
| Vehicles available | Tyler | Smith County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% (±1.1 points) | 4.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.9% (±2.0 points) | 29.7% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% (±1.9 points) | 42.3% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.5% (±1.7 points) | 23.3% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Tyler, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Smith County (4.7%).
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 Tyler
| Tyler | Smith County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.9% (±1.1 points) | 9.2% (±0.9 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±0.8 points) | 96.3% (±0.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.8% (±1.1 points) | 90.6% (±0.9 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Tyler, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Smith County (90.6%).
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 Tyler
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler | — | 20.0 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Noonday | 7.4 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| New Chapel Hill | 8.1 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Whitehouse | 8.3 mi | 27.6 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| Chandler | 9.8 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Bullard | 12 mi | 31.0 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Lindale | 14 mi | 27.1 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Winona | 14 mi | 29.0 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Hideaway | 15 mi | 39.3 minutes (±7.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Noonday, TX (24.8 minutes), New Chapel Hill, TX (25.9 minutes), Whitehouse, TX (27.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Smith County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Winona | 29.0 minutes (±6.1) |
| 5 | Whitehouse | 27.6 minutes (±7.3) |
| 6 | Lindale | 27.1 minutes (±6.4) |
| 7 | New Chapel Hill | 25.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 8 | Arp | 25.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 9 | Noonday | 24.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | Tyler | 20.0 minutes (±0.6) |
Showing 7 of 10 places in Smith 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 Tyler
How long is the average commute in Tyler?
Workers who live in Tyler, TX take an average of 20.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tyler without a car?
6.3% of households in Tyler have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tyler?
7.9% (±1.1 points) of workers who live in Tyler worked from home, and 90.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tyler city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tyler city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tyler 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 Tyler city, Texas (place:74144, 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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