Jersey Village is a small city located in the northwest region of Harris County, Texas. Although it has a relatively small population of just under 8,000 people, the city has excellent public transportation options that keep its residents connected to the rest of the greater Houston metropolitan area and beyond. The city has a number of major highways and roads that connect it with Houston and other nearby cities, as well as access to three light rail lines (the Red Line, Purple Line, and Green Line) that provide easy access into downtown Houston from Jersey Village. Additionally, two bus lines are available for daily use within the city – one operated by METRO and another operated by the Fort Bend Transit Authority – providing Jersey Village residents with additional transportation options.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Jersey Village takes 28.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Jersey Village get to work:
- 87.5% drive their own car alone
- 6.2% carpool with others
- 2.7% work from home
- 2.2% take mass transit