How long is the commute from Brookside, AL?
Workers who live in Brookside, AL take an average of 27.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
89.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
3.4% work from home.
13.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.4 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Households without a car
- 13.8%
How people in Brookside get to work
| Means of transportation | Brookside | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 89.1% (±8.0 points) | 77.3% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±6.7 points) | 8.2% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.7 points) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.4% (±4.2 points) | 11.1% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Brookside, the average commute is not measurably different from Jefferson County (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brookside, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Brookside ranks 17 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 218 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brookside
| Vehicles available | Brookside | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.8% (±9.4 points) | 7.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.9% (±12.2 points) | 35.2% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.5% (±8.9 points) | 35.6% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.7% (±9.5 points) | 22.2% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Brookside, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jefferson County (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Brookside
| Brookside | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.4% (±4.2 points) | 11.1% (±0.6 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±4.6 points) | 95.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.2% (±6.2 points) | 90.4% (±0.6 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Brookside, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jefferson County (90.4%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (87.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Brookside
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside | — | 27.4 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Cardiff | 1.7 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Graysville | 2.0 mi | 28.8 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Olive | 3.0 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Forestdale | 4.2 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Adamsville | 4.4 mi | 34.5 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Fultondale | 6.2 mi | 28.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Gardendale | 6.3 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Mulga | 6.6 mi | 30.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Maytown | 29.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 12 | Graysville | 28.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 13 | West Jefferson | 28.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 14 (tie) | Fultondale | 28.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 14 (tie) | Morris | 28.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 16 | Rock Creek | 27.7 minutes (±7.7) |
| 17 | Brookside | 27.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 18 | McCalla | 27.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 19 | Leeds | 27.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 20 | Trussville | 26.6 minutes (±1.6) |
| 21 | Tarrant | 26.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 22 | Hueytown | 26.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 23 | Brighton | 26.3 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Jefferson 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 Brookside
How long is the average commute in Brookside?
Workers who live in Brookside, AL take an average of 27.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brookside without a car?
13.8% of households in Brookside have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brookside?
3.4% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Brookside worked from home, and 89.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookside town, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookside town, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookside town, 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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Figures last updated on .
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