How long is the commute from Whitehouse, TX?
Workers who live in Whitehouse, TX take an average of 27.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.1% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.6 minutes (±7.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Whitehouse get to work
| Means of transportation | Whitehouse | Smith County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.0% (±6.4 points) | 77.9% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±3.6 points) | 9.5% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.3 points) | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±6.1 points) | 9.2% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Whitehouse, the average commute is not measurably different from Smith County (23.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Whitehouse, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Smith County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Smith County, Whitehouse ranks 5 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 612 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Whitehouse
| Vehicles available | Whitehouse | Smith County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±3.2 points) | 4.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.6% (±7.5 points) | 29.7% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.0% (±8.9 points) | 42.3% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.5% (±7.0 points) | 23.3% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Whitehouse, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Smith County (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Whitehouse
| Whitehouse | Smith County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±6.1 points) | 9.2% (±0.9 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±2.8 points) | 96.3% (±0.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.1% (±4.0 points) | 90.6% (±0.9 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Whitehouse, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Smith County (90.6%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Whitehouse
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse | — | 27.6 minutes (±7.3) | — |
| New Chapel Hill | 6.2 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Troup | 7.8 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bullard | 7.8 mi | 31.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Tyler | 8.3 mi | 20.0 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Arp | 9.8 mi | 25.4 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Noonday | 10 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Shadybrook | 14 mi | 31.8 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Overton | 15 mi | 30.4 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tyler, TX (20.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Smith County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hideaway | 39.3 minutes (±7.2) |
| 2 | Bullard | 31.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 3 | Troup | 30.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 4 | Winona | 29.0 minutes (±6.1) |
| 5 | Whitehouse | 27.6 minutes (±7.3) |
| 6 | Lindale | 27.1 minutes (±6.4) |
| 7 | New Chapel Hill | 25.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 8 | Arp | 25.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 9 | Noonday | 24.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | Tyler | 20.0 minutes (±0.6) |
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 Whitehouse
How long is the average commute in Whitehouse?
Workers who live in Whitehouse, TX take an average of 27.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Whitehouse without a car?
4.9% of households in Whitehouse have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Whitehouse?
15.2% (±6.1 points) of workers who live in Whitehouse worked from home, and 95.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitehouse city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitehouse city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitehouse city, Texas
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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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