How long is the commute from Waco, TX?
Workers who live in Waco, TX take an average of 18.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
9.7% work from home.
6.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.7 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Households without a car
- 6.8%
How people in Waco get to work
| Means of transportation | Waco | McLennan County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.7% (±1.7 points) | 77.5% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±1.2 points) | 9.5% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±0.6 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.3 points) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.7% (±1.1 points) | 9.8% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Waco, the average commute is lower than in McLennan County (21.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waco, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McLennan County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In McLennan County, Waco ranks 18 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1219 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waco
| Vehicles available | Waco | McLennan County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% (±1.1 points) | 5.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% (±1.8 points) | 33.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% (±1.9 points) | 38.4% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.3% (±1.4 points) | 23.0% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Waco, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in McLennan County (5.3%).
It is also higher than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Waco
| Waco | McLennan County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.7% (±1.1 points) | 9.8% (±0.7 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±1.0 points) | 95.7% (±0.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.9% (±1.2 points) | 89.6% (±0.9 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Waco, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McLennan County (89.6%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Waco
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco | — | 18.7 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Beverly Hills | 3.2 mi | 16.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Woodway | 4.8 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Willow Grove | 6.3 mi | 24.2 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Bellmead | 6.6 mi | 23.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lacy-Lakeview | 7.1 mi | 27.7 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Hewitt | 7.4 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Robinson | 8.3 mi | 19.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| China Spring | 9.3 mi | 16.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Willow Grove, TX (24.2 minutes), Lacy-Lakeview, TX (27.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McLennan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Moody | 22.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 13 | McGregor | 20.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 14 (tie) | Hewitt | 20.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 14 (tie) | Lorena | 20.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 16 | Ross | 19.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 17 | Robinson | 19.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 18 | Waco | 18.7 minutes (±0.8) |
| 19 | Woodway | 18.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 20 | Beverly Hills | 16.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 21 | China Spring | 16.6 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 10 of 21 places in McLennan 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 Waco
How long is the average commute in Waco?
Workers who live in Waco, TX take an average of 18.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waco without a car?
6.8% of households in Waco have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waco?
9.7% (±1.1 points) of workers who live in Waco worked from home, and 88.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waco city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waco city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waco 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 Waco city, Texas (place:76000, 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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