How long is the commute from Arab, AL?
Workers who live in Arab, AL take an average of 29.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
8.2% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.4 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Arab get to work
| Means of transportation | Arab | Marshall County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.1% (±3.3 points) | 80.8% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±2.0 points) | 11.4% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.2% (±2.4 points) | 6.4% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Arab, the average commute is higher than in Marshall County (25.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Arab, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marshall County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Marshall County, Arab ranks 4 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 156 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Arab
| Vehicles available | Arab | Marshall County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±1.1 points) | 4.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% (±2.5 points) | 25.4% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% (±2.7 points) | 38.7% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.6% (±2.4 points) | 31.6% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Arab, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Marshall County (4.4%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Arab
| Arab | Marshall County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.2% (±2.4 points) | 6.4% (±1.0 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% (±1.2 points) | 94.1% (±1.0 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.8% (±1.4 points) | 90.1% (±1.2 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Arab, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Marshall County (90.1%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (87.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Arab
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arab | — | 29.4 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Union Grove | 5.8 mi | 41.3 minutes (±21.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cherokee Ridge | 7.1 mi | 17.5 minutes (±13.5) | Not measurably different |
| Baileyton | 7.9 mi | 34.6 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview | 12 mi | 29.2 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Holly Pond | 13 mi | 29.2 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Guntersville | 14 mi | 21.5 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Eva | 15 mi | 31.5 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| New Hope | 15 mi | 22.2 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Guntersville, AL (21.5 minutes), New Hope, AL (22.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marshall County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union Grove | 41.3 minutes (±21.5) |
| 2 | Douglas | 34.1 minutes (±7.0) |
| 3 | Grant | 30.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 4 | Arab | 29.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 5 (tie) | Boaz | 21.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 5 (tie) | Guntersville | 21.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 7 | Albertville | 19.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Cherokee Ridge | 17.5 minutes (±13.5) |
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 Arab
How long is the average commute in Arab?
Workers who live in Arab, AL take an average of 29.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Arab without a car?
4.3% of households in Arab have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Arab?
8.2% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Arab worked from home, and 90.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arab city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arab city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arab 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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