Most car-dependent, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by the share of commuters who drive to work alone (2023 ACS). Salida del Sol Estates, Texas leads at 100.0%. 6,811 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Alabama carries 7 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest drive alone to work?
Salida del Sol Estates, Texas ranks #1 with 100.0% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by drive alone to work?
Salida del Sol Estates, Texas, North Westport, Massachusetts, Franklin CDP (Merced County), California, St. Martin, Mississippi, Columbiana, Alabama.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,811 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 ACS 5-year data.
How is drive alone to work measured?
Share of workers who drive alone to work. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020).