How long is the commute from Weslaco, TX?
Workers who live in Weslaco, TX take an average of 23.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
7.3% work from home.
9.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.9 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Households without a car
- 9.6%
How people in Weslaco get to work
| Means of transportation | Weslaco | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.6% (±3.5 points) | 74.7% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.0% (±2.1 points) | 10.9% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±1.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.6% (±1.7 points) | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.3% (±2.2 points) | 9.2% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Weslaco, the average commute is not measurably different from Hidalgo County (22.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Weslaco, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hidalgo County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hidalgo County, Weslaco ranks 13 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 897 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Weslaco
| Vehicles available | Weslaco | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.6% (±2.8 points) | 5.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.2% (±3.2 points) | 33.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% (±3.4 points) | 36.6% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.2% (±2.7 points) | 24.5% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Weslaco, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Hidalgo County (5.6%).
It is also higher than in Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Weslaco
| Weslaco | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.3% (±2.2 points) | 9.2% (±0.5 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±1.5 points) | 93.7% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.8% (±2.5 points) | 88.0% (±0.6 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Weslaco, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hidalgo County (88.0%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Weslaco
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weslaco | — | 23.9 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Midway South | 2.1 mi | 19.7 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Llano Grande | 2.4 mi | 19.1 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Midway North | 2.7 mi | 28.6 minutes (±12.7) | Not measurably different |
| Donna | 3.2 mi | 24.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Scissors | 4.2 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Mila Doce | 4.6 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Mercedes | 4.7 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Olivarez | 4.7 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mercedes, TX (18.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hidalgo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Donna | 24.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 7 (tie) | San Juan | 24.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 | Alton | 24.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 10 | Citrus City | 24.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 11 | Alamo | 24.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 12 (tie) | La Homa | 23.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 12 (tie) | Weslaco | 23.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 14 | La Blanca | 23.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 15 | South Alamo | 23.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 | Scissors | 23.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 17 | Mila Doce | 23.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 18 | Indian Hills | 22.6 minutes (±5.5) |
| 19 | Perezville | 22.5 minutes (±6.3) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Hidalgo 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 Weslaco
How long is the average commute in Weslaco?
Workers who live in Weslaco, TX take an average of 23.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Weslaco without a car?
9.6% of households in Weslaco have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Weslaco?
7.3% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Weslaco worked from home, and 88.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Weslaco city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Weslaco city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Weslaco 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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