How long is the commute from West, TX?
Workers who live in West, TX take an average of 22.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.1% of workers walk to work.
10.3% work from home.
5.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.9 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Households without a car
- 5.6%
How people in West get to work
| Means of transportation | West | McLennan County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.9% (±8.2 points) | 77.5% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±5.2 points) | 9.5% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.1% (±4.2 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.3 points) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.3% (±6.8 points) | 9.8% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In West, the average commute is not measurably different from McLennan County (21.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In McLennan County, West ranks 11 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 956 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West
| Vehicles available | West | McLennan County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% (±4.5 points) | 5.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.1% (±7.5 points) | 33.3% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% (±8.6 points) | 38.4% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.4% (±6.7 points) | 23.0% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In West, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McLennan County (5.3%).
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 West
| West | McLennan County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.3% (±6.8 points) | 9.8% (±0.7 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.8% (±6.1 points) | 95.7% (±0.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.1% (±6.7 points) | 89.6% (±0.9 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McLennan County (89.6%).
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 West
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West | — | 22.9 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Ross | 5.3 mi | 19.9 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Abbott | 5.8 mi | 19.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Leroy | 6.5 mi | 30.0 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Aquilla | 8.1 mi | 26.9 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Penelope | 10 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Gholson | 11 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lacy-Lakeview | 12 mi | 27.7 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bynum | 13 mi | 31.2 minutes (±12.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Leroy, TX (30.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Gholson | 27.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 6 | Bruceville-Eddy | 25.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 7 | Crawford | 25.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | Riesel | 24.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 9 | Willow Grove | 24.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 10 | Bellmead | 23.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 11 | West | 22.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 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 West
How long is the average commute in West?
Workers who live in West, TX take an average of 22.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West without a car?
5.6% of households in West have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West?
10.3% (±6.8 points) of workers who live in West worked from home, and 87.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West 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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