How long is the commute from Van, TX?
Workers who live in Van, TX take an average of 31.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
20.1% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.0 minutes (±6.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in Van get to work
| Means of transportation | Van | Van Zandt County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.1% (±9.2 points) | 76.3% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±4.0 points) | 9.6% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.1% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.1% (±10.0 points) | 12.1% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Van, the average commute is not measurably different from Van Zandt County (36.8 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, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Van Zandt County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Van Zandt County, Van ranks 7 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 388 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Van
| Vehicles available | Van | Van Zandt County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±2.2 points) | 3.2% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.8% (±12.2 points) | 26.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.7% (±10.3 points) | 38.8% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.0% (±8.0 points) | 31.5% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Van, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Van Zandt County (3.2%).
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
| Van | Van Zandt County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.1% (±10.0 points) | 12.1% (±1.8 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±5.2 points) | 93.0% (±1.4 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.8% (±6.7 points) | 85.2% (±1.9 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Van, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Van Zandt County (85.2%).
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 Van
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van | — | 31.0 minutes (±6.7) | — |
| Ben Wheeler | 6.5 mi | 61.0 minutes (±18.9) | Higher |
| Edom | 10 mi | 34.1 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hideaway | 11 mi | 39.3 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Saline | 11 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mineola | 13 mi | 28.3 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Canton | 13 mi | 36.7 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lindale | 14 mi | 27.1 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Fruitvale | 15 mi | 34.1 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ben Wheeler, TX (61.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Van Zandt County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Wheeler | 61.0 minutes (±18.9) |
| 2 | Wills Point | 37.2 minutes (±7.6) |
| 3 | Canton | 36.7 minutes (±6.3) |
| 4 (tie) | Edom | 34.1 minutes (±9.7) |
| 4 (tie) | Fruitvale | 34.1 minutes (±8.9) |
| 6 | Edgewood | 33.2 minutes (±6.4) |
| 7 | Van | 31.0 minutes (±6.7) |
| 8 | Grand Saline | 25.5 minutes (±4.7) |
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
How long is the average commute in Van?
Workers who live in Van, TX take an average of 31.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Van without a car?
2.5% of households in Van have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Van?
20.1% (±10.0 points) of workers who live in Van worked from home, and 90.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Van 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 Van city, Texas (place:74912, 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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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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