How bad is Houston traffic compared to other cities?

A study, using data going back to 2015, ranked traffic delay times in Texas's major cities and found the average Houston traffic delays to be 40.1 minutes in 2015 and 42 minutes in 2022. Houston's 2022 traffic delays were longer than Dallas, Austin and San Antonio.

What are the top 10 worst traffic cities in the United States?

The 10 worst traffic cities in the United States

  • Chicago, Ill.
  • New York City, N.Y. …
  • Los Angeles, Calif. …
  • Seattle, Wash. …
  • Pittsburgh, Pa. USAT. …
  • San Francisco, Calif. Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports. …
  • Philadelphia, Pa. (Photo by City of Philadelphia via Getty Images) …
  • Portland, Ore. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports. …

What state got the worst traffic?

New Jersey is the worst state to drive in, as it has the highest road congestion nationwide and the second-worst road quality, a new study by MoneyGeek finds.

What is the city of Houston ranked?

9 spot on the 2023 list of America's Best Cities, as released by placemaking firm Resonance. The city has consistently increased in rankings on this authoritative list, jumping from No. 17 in 2021 to No. 11 in 2022.

What cities have the least traffic?

10 Awesome Cities With Little to No Traffic (Yes, Really)

  • Birmingham, AL. Population: 198,989. …
  • Lexington, KY. Population: 323,479. …
  • Dayton OH. Population: 137,372. …
  • Fresno CA. Population: 548,548. …
  • Ames, IA. Population: 67,561. …
  • Albuquerque NM. Population: 563,308. …
  • Asheville NC. Population: 96,391. …
  • Sioux Falls, SD. Population: 198,975.

How does Houston rank in traffic?

Where does Houston rank in U.S. cities?

fourth-mostIt is the fourth-most populous city in the United States after New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago, and the sixth-most populous city in North America.

Where does Houston rank in largest city?

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CityRank2023 Population
New York City17,888,121
Los Angeles23,769,485
Chicago32,608,425
Houston42,264,876

Why is Houston traffic so bad?

The heavy traffic is primarily due to the large population, as Houston is one of the most populated cities. Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States, sitting behind New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Additionally, Houston is the biggest city size-wise in the state of Texas.

What city has the worst traffic in 2023?

San Francisco, CA (116 hours)

What state has the least traffic?

Montana is considered the best state when it comes to traffic/infrastructure. However, there is a two-way tie for states with highest percentage of rush hour congestion: Florida and Massachusetts. There is a five-way tie for states with the lowest percentage: Alaska, Montana, South Dakota, Vermont and Wyoming.

What part of Texas has less traffic?

Corpus Christi, TX. Also scoring top marks in Wallethub's survey is Corpus Christi, TX. This Texas coast city ranked second in the study thanks to its impeccable traffic and infrastructure score. Corpus Christi's average commute of 18.2 minutes is a whopping 42 percent less than the average Texas commute time.

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