Since 2010, partially due to a growing population and sprawl, commute time in San Antonio has steadily increased. In 2021, however, there was a 12% decrease in commute time from 2019.
The Census Bureau did not release its standard 2020 ACS 1-year estimates because of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on data collection.
In 2021, people did not fully return to work and/or school in-person, which could contribute to the reduction in commute time between 2019 and 2021. Additional research from the National Bureau of Economic Research shows that rush hour traffic times are changing because of hybrid work environments, which further effects how much time a person spends commuting.
Decrease mean travel time for workers who traveled alone by single occupancy vehicle to 20 minutes (20 by 2030)
| Year | Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22 | ±0 |
| 2011 | 22 | ±0 |
| 2012 | 23 | ±1 |
| 2013 | 22 | ±1 |
| 2014 | 22 | ±1 |
| 2015 | 23 | ±1 |
| 2016 | 24 | ±1 |
| 2017 | 24 | ±0 |
| 2018 | 24 | ±1 |
| 2019 | 26 | ±1 |
| 2021 | 23 | ±1 |
Travel Time
US Census Bureau American Community Survey 1-Yr Estimate, Table S0802
