ZIP 78717 — Commute & Transit

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Commute modes, vehicles, walkability, and job access

Commute & Transit in Austin city, TX (78717)

Commute Mode

30% work from home — strong remote-work hub.

Household Vehicles

Typical household vehicle ownership.

Commute Indicators

Work From Home

30.3%+99% vs US avg

No Vehicle

0.9%-89% vs US avg

N/A

Avg Commute

8:00-8:29 a.m.

Peak Departure

Walkability

EPA Smart Location Database. High scores mean less car dependency.

Walkability Score (1–100)37

Car-dependent

Transit Access

EPA Smart Location Database (residential-weighted).

Distance to nearest transit (mi)

0.05

Transit stops within ½ mile

8.16

Jobs accessible by transit (45 min)

116,406