How long is the commute from Daphne, AL?
Workers who live in Daphne, AL take an average of 25.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
14.6% work from home.
0.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.2 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Households without a car
- 0.8%
How people in Daphne get to work
| Means of transportation | Daphne | Baldwin County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.1% (±3.5 points) | 79.4% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.2% (±1.8 points) | 6.1% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.6% (±2.8 points) | 11.6% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Daphne, the average commute is not measurably different from Baldwin County (27.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Daphne, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Baldwin County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Baldwin County, Daphne ranks 13 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 296 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Daphne
| Vehicles available | Daphne | Baldwin County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 2.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% (±5.0 points) | 30.0% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% (±4.8 points) | 43.7% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.6% (±4.2 points) | 23.7% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Daphne, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Baldwin County (2.7%).
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 Daphne
| Daphne | Baldwin County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.6% (±2.8 points) | 11.6% (±1.2 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±2.0 points) | 94.9% (±0.8 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.9% (±2.1 points) | 90.6% (±1.0 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Daphne, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Baldwin County (90.6%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (87.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Daphne
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne | — | 25.2 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Spanish Fort | 6.6 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Fairhope | 7.4 mi | 25.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Stapleton | 8.7 mi | 36.4 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Loxley | 8.8 mi | 28.8 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Silverhill | 9.2 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Point Clear | 10 mi | 22.9 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Robertsdale | 11 mi | 29.5 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Mobile | 14 mi | 22.8 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mobile, AL (22.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Stapleton, AL (36.4 minutes), Robertsdale, AL (29.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Baldwin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Loxley | 28.8 minutes (±4.8) |
| 8 | Summerdale | 26.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 9 | Spanish Fort | 26.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 | Fairhope | 25.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 11 | Foley | 25.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 12 (tie) | Bay Minette | 25.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 12 (tie) | Daphne | 25.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 14 | Orange Beach | 24.7 minutes (±5.3) |
| 15 | Elberta | 23.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 16 | Silverhill | 23.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 17 | Point Clear | 22.9 minutes (±8.3) |
| 18 | Gulf Shores | 22.1 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in Baldwin 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 Daphne
How long is the average commute in Daphne?
Workers who live in Daphne, AL take an average of 25.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Daphne without a car?
0.8% of households in Daphne have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Daphne?
14.6% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Daphne worked from home, and 95.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Daphne city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Daphne city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Daphne 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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Figures last updated on .
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