How long is the commute from Wilmer, TX?
Workers who live in Wilmer, TX take an average of 33.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
89.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
3.8% work from home.
0.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.4 minutes (±6.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Households without a car
- 0.7%
How people in Wilmer get to work
| Means of transportation | Wilmer | Dallas County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 89.0% (±8.1 points) | 68.4% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±5.3 points) | 11.5% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±3.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.8% (±3.9 points) | 15.7% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Wilmer, the average commute is not measurably different from Dallas County (26.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wilmer, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dallas County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dallas County, Wilmer ranks 3 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 272 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wilmer
| Vehicles available | Wilmer | Dallas County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 6.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.4% (±16.1 points) | 37.5% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% (±16.5 points) | 35.5% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.1% (±9.6 points) | 20.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Wilmer, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dallas County (6.8%).
It is also lower than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wilmer
| Wilmer | Dallas County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.8% (±3.9 points) | 15.7% (±0.3 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±2.7 points) | 96.8% (±0.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.9% (±8.8 points) | 92.2% (±0.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wilmer, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dallas County (92.2%).
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 Wilmer
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer | — | 33.4 minutes (±6.8) | — |
| Hutchins | 3.5 mi | 32.3 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Ferris | 4.3 mi | 32.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lancaster | 5.4 mi | 28.7 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Bear Creek Ranch | 5.5 mi | 33.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Red Oak | 8.6 mi | 27.1 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Balch Springs | 8.8 mi | 33.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Seagoville | 8.8 mi | 38.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Pecan Hill | 9.5 mi | 41.7 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dallas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seagoville | 38.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 2 | Balch Springs | 33.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 3 | Wilmer | 33.4 minutes (±6.8) |
| 4 (tie) | Bear Creek Ranch | 33.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 4 (tie) | Glenn Heights | 33.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 | Sunnyvale | 32.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Hutchins | 32.3 minutes (±6.3) |
| 8 | Mesquite | 32.1 minutes (±0.8) |
| 9 | Cedar Hill | 31.4 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 9 of 25 places in Dallas 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 Wilmer
How long is the average commute in Wilmer?
Workers who live in Wilmer, TX take an average of 33.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wilmer without a car?
0.7% of households in Wilmer have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wilmer?
3.8% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Wilmer worked from home, and 86.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmer city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmer city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmer 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 Wilmer city, Texas (place:79576, 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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