How long is the commute from Fairhope, AL?
Workers who live in Fairhope, AL take an average of 25.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
12.8% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.9 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in Fairhope get to work
| Means of transportation | Fairhope | Baldwin County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.6% (±3.5 points) | 79.4% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.1% (±1.4 points) | 6.1% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.8% (±3.1 points) | 11.6% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Fairhope, 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 Fairhope, 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, Fairhope ranks 10 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 272 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fairhope
| Vehicles available | Fairhope | Baldwin County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±1.3 points) | 2.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.8% (±4.4 points) | 30.0% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.0% (±5.4 points) | 43.7% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.1% (±3.6 points) | 23.7% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Fairhope, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Fairhope
| Fairhope | Baldwin County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.8% (±3.1 points) | 11.6% (±1.2 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±1.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.8 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.1% (±4.0 points) | 90.6% (±1.0 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fairhope, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Baldwin County (90.6%).
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 Fairhope
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhope | — | 25.9 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Point Clear | 3.1 mi | 22.9 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Daphne | 7.4 mi | 25.2 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Silverhill | 7.8 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Magnolia Springs | 10 mi | 30.0 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Robertsdale | 11 mi | 29.5 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Summerdale | 12 mi | 26.5 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Spanish Fort | 14 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Loxley | 14 mi | 28.8 minutes (±4.8) | 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 Baldwin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Lillian | 30.4 minutes (±17.4) |
| 5 | Magnolia Springs | 30.0 minutes (±7.3) |
| 6 | Robertsdale | 29.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 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 Fairhope
How long is the average commute in Fairhope?
Workers who live in Fairhope, AL take an average of 25.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fairhope without a car?
2.0% of households in Fairhope have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fairhope?
12.8% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Fairhope worked from home, and 90.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairhope city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairhope city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairhope 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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