How long is the commute from Wells Branch, TX?
Workers who live in Wells Branch, TX take an average of 21.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
25.8% work from home.
6.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.6 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 25.8%
- Households without a car
- 6.7%
How people in Wells Branch get to work
| Means of transportation | Wells Branch | Travis County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.5% (±5.0 points) | 57.0% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±3.0 points) | 6.9% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.6% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.7 points) | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.8% (±5.1 points) | 30.2% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Wells Branch, the average commute is lower than in Travis County (25.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wells Branch, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Travis County (1.6%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Travis County, Wells Branch ranks 24 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1040 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wells Branch
| Vehicles available | Wells Branch | Travis County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% (±2.6 points) | 5.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.2% (±6.4 points) | 39.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% (±6.2 points) | 38.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.2% (±2.6 points) | 15.5% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Wells Branch, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Travis County (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wells Branch
| Wells Branch | Travis County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.8% (±5.1 points) | 30.2% (±0.7 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.9% (±0.1 points) | 98.3% (±0.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.4% (±2.3 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wells Branch, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Travis County (94.3%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wells Branch
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Branch | — | 21.6 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Pflugerville | 4.6 mi | 27.4 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Round Rock | 5.8 mi | 24.9 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
| Brushy Creek | 6.0 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Cedar Park | 9.5 mi | 25.5 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Manor | 9.5 mi | 35.5 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Hutto | 11 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Austin | 11 mi | 23.7 minutes (±0.4) | Higher |
| West Lake Hills | 13 mi | 16.6 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Lake Hills, TX (16.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pflugerville, TX (27.4 minutes), Round Rock, TX (24.9 minutes), Brushy Creek, TX (24.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Travis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Hudson Bend | 26.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 19 | Sunset Valley | 25.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 20 | The Hills | 23.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 21 | Austin | 23.7 minutes (±0.4) |
| 22 | Bee Cave | 22.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 23 | Barton Creek | 21.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 24 | Wells Branch | 21.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 25 | Rollingwood | 16.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 26 | West Lake Hills | 16.6 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 9 of 26 places in Travis County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Wells Branch is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Wells Branch
How long is the average commute in Wells Branch?
Workers who live in Wells Branch, TX take an average of 21.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wells Branch without a car?
6.7% of households in Wells Branch have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wells Branch?
25.8% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Wells Branch worked from home, and 94.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wells Branch CDP, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wells Branch CDP, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wells Branch CDP, 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 Wells Branch CDP, Texas (place:77196, 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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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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