How long is the commute from Van Alstyne, TX?
Workers who live in Van Alstyne, TX take an average of 30.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.8% of workers drive alone to work.
3.1% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
27.1% work from home.
3.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.6 minutes (±4.6)
- Public transportation
- 3.1%
- Work from home
- 27.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.0%
How people in Van Alstyne get to work
| Means of transportation | Van Alstyne | Grayson County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.8% (±11.5 points) | 72.5% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.4% (±3.5 points) | 11.6% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.1% (±4.3 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±2.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±4.0 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.1% (±11.9 points) | 12.6% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Van Alstyne, the average commute is higher than in Grayson County (25.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Van Alstyne, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Grayson County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Grayson County, Van Alstyne ranks 5 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 412 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Van Alstyne
| Vehicles available | Van Alstyne | Grayson County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% (±2.3 points) | 3.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.7% (±8.2 points) | 30.7% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% (±11.0 points) | 38.9% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.4% (±10.3 points) | 26.7% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Van Alstyne, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Grayson County (3.7%).
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 Van Alstyne
| Van Alstyne | Grayson County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.1% (±11.9 points) | 12.6% (±1.5 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±4.0 points) | 95.1% (±0.9 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.5% (±4.2 points) | 89.9% (±1.1 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Van Alstyne, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Grayson County (89.9%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Van Alstyne
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Alstyne | — | 30.6 minutes (±4.6) | — |
| Anna | 5.4 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Howe | 6.2 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Weston | 7.9 mi | 27.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Tom Bean | 8.9 mi | 26.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Melissa | 9.3 mi | 33.6 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Dorchester | 9.7 mi | 31.9 minutes (±11.2) | Not measurably different |
| Whitewright | 12 mi | 33.8 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Ridge | 14 mi | 35.0 minutes (±6.8) | 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 Grayson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Collinsville | 34.0 minutes (±5.1) |
| 1 (tie) | Preston | 34.0 minutes (±12.2) |
| 3 | Whitewright | 33.8 minutes (±5.8) |
| 4 | Dorchester | 31.9 minutes (±11.2) |
| 5 | Van Alstyne | 30.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 6 | Bells | 30.1 minutes (±4.8) |
| 7 (tie) | Sadler | 29.8 minutes (±7.2) |
| 7 (tie) | Tioga | 29.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 9 | Gunter | 29.7 minutes (±7.7) |
| 10 | Pottsboro | 28.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 11 | Southmayd | 28.2 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 11 of 17 places in Grayson 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 Van Alstyne
How long is the average commute in Van Alstyne?
Workers who live in Van Alstyne, TX take an average of 30.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Van Alstyne without a car?
3.0% of households in Van Alstyne have no vehicle, and 3.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Van Alstyne?
27.1% (±11.9 points) of workers who live in Van Alstyne worked from home, and 95.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Alstyne city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Alstyne city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van Alstyne 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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