How long is the commute from Alabaster, AL?
Workers who live in Alabaster, AL take an average of 30.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
17.7% work from home.
2.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.6 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.2%
How people in Alabaster get to work
| Means of transportation | Alabaster | Shelby County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.5% (±3.4 points) | 74.8% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.0% (±2.1 points) | 6.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.7% (±3.0 points) | 16.9% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Alabaster, the average commute is not measurably different from Shelby County (29.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Alabaster, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Shelby County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Shelby County, Alabaster ranks 9 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 135 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Alabaster
| Vehicles available | Alabaster | Shelby County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% (±0.9 points) | 2.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.0% (±2.9 points) | 25.4% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.6% (±3.1 points) | 43.1% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.2% (±2.7 points) | 29.1% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Alabaster, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Shelby County (2.5%).
It is also lower than in Alabama (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Alabaster
| Alabaster | Shelby County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.7% (±3.0 points) | 16.9% (±1.0 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.1 points) | 97.2% (±0.5 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.9% (±1.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.6 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Alabaster, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Shelby County (94.7%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (87.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Alabaster
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabaster | — | 30.6 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Helena | 5.8 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Montevallo | 6.3 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Calera | 7.8 mi | 33.0 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pelham | 8.8 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Wilton | 9.7 mi | 23.1 minutes (±4.6) | Lower |
| Indian Springs Village | 11 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Hoover | 11 mi | 25.2 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Columbiana | 12 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Montevallo, AL (24.8 minutes), Wilton, AL (23.1 minutes), Indian Springs Village, AL (25.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Shelby County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Vincent | 34.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 4 | Chelsea | 33.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 5 | Calera | 33.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 6 | Westover | 32.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 7 | Shoal Creek | 31.9 minutes (±4.3) |
| 8 | Helena | 30.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 9 | Alabaster | 30.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 10 | Highland Lakes | 30.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 11 | Columbiana | 29.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 12 | Pelham | 28.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 13 | Eagle Point | 27.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 14 | Brook Highland | 26.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 15 | Meadowbrook | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Shelby County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Alabaster
How long is the average commute in Alabaster?
Workers who live in Alabaster, AL take an average of 30.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Alabaster without a car?
2.2% of households in Alabaster have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Alabaster?
17.7% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Alabaster worked from home, and 94.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alabaster city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alabaster city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alabaster city, Alabama
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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