Hempstead, Texas is a small town in Waller County located along US Highway 290. Despite its size, Hempstead does have public transportation available for residents and visitors. The most popular option is the METRO bus service which serves the community seven days a week. The routes provide connections to major cities such Houston, Austin, and College Station as well as smaller towns like Prairie View, Brenham and Navasota. Additionally, there are several taxi companies that offer services within the town as well as to other locations in the area. For those who prefer to drive themselves around, Hempstead has plenty of parking options available downtown and at local businesses and attractions. No matter what kind of transportation you choose, Hempstead can be easily accessed from different parts of the state.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hempstead takes 26.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hempstead get to work:
- 87.2% drive their own car alone
- 11.4% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit