Arcola, Texas is a small town located in Brazoria County, with a population of around 4500. The town is best known for its signature Arcola Hay Maze and its historic downtown area. Although the town itself does not have any public transportation available, residents of Arcola are able to take advantage of nearby public transportation options in larger surrounding cities, such as Houston or Lake Jackson. Residents can access bus routes from either the Houston Metro or Brazosport Regional Transit System (BRTS) to reach their destination. Both provide safe and reliable transit services that allow people to commute into the city for work, leisure, or shopping purposes. Additionally, there are several taxi services available in the region which can be utilized for more convenient mobility within Arcola and surrounding towns. All these forms of transport make it easy for people within and around Arcola to travel safely and conveniently to their destination.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Arcola takes 29.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Arcola get to work:
- 77.0% drive their own car alone
- 21.1% carpool with others
- 1.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit