How long is the commute from Fairfield, AL?
Workers who live in Fairfield, AL take an average of 20.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
11.0% work from home.
14.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.7 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.0%
- Households without a car
- 14.8%
How people in Fairfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Fairfield | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.6% (±8.5 points) | 77.3% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 21.0% (±9.7 points) | 8.2% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±2.2 points) | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.0% (±6.8 points) | 11.1% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Fairfield, the average commute is lower than in Jefferson County (24.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fairfield, 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, Fairfield ranks 37 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 430 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fairfield
| Vehicles available | Fairfield | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.8% (±7.9 points) | 7.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.5% (±7.6 points) | 35.2% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.7% (±7.9 points) | 35.6% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.0% (±4.7 points) | 22.2% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Fairfield, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jefferson County (7.0%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fairfield
| Fairfield | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.0% (±6.8 points) | 11.1% (±0.6 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% (±2.8 points) | 95.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.9% (±7.3 points) | 90.4% (±0.6 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fairfield, 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 Fairfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | — | 20.7 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Midfield | 1.4 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Brighton | 2.9 mi | 26.3 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Lipscomb | 3.4 mi | 25.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Grove | 3.6 mi | 26.2 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Mulga | 6.4 mi | 30.8 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Homewood | 6.4 mi | 17.1 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Forestdale | 6.9 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Maytown | 7.0 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Homewood, AL (17.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Midfield, AL (23.8 minutes), Brighton, AL (26.3 minutes), Pleasant Grove, AL (26.2 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Hoover | 25.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 32 | North Johns | 24.8 minutes (±6.6) |
| 33 | Warrior | 24.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 34 | Midfield | 23.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 35 | Irondale | 22.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 36 | Birmingham | 20.8 minutes (±0.5) |
| 37 | Fairfield | 20.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 38 | Vestavia Hills | 19.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 39 | Homewood | 17.1 minutes (±0.9) |
| 40 | Mountain Brook | 16.4 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 10 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 Fairfield
How long is the average commute in Fairfield?
Workers who live in Fairfield, AL take an average of 20.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fairfield without a car?
14.8% of households in Fairfield have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fairfield?
11.0% (±6.8 points) of workers who live in Fairfield worked from home, and 84.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield city, Alabama
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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