How long is the commute from Gulf Shores, AL?
Workers who live in Gulf Shores, AL take an average of 22.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
19.8% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.1 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 19.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Gulf Shores get to work
| Means of transportation | Gulf Shores | Baldwin County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.4% (±5.8 points) | 79.4% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.1% (±2.8 points) | 6.1% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±1.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.8% (±4.7 points) | 11.6% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Gulf Shores, the average commute is lower than in Baldwin County (27.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gulf Shores, 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, Gulf Shores ranks 18 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 392 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gulf Shores
| Vehicles available | Gulf Shores | Baldwin County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±1.8 points) | 2.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.7% (±5.2 points) | 30.0% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% (±5.0 points) | 43.7% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.8% (±4.0 points) | 23.7% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Gulf Shores, 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 Gulf Shores
| Gulf Shores | Baldwin County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.8% (±4.7 points) | 11.6% (±1.2 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±2.4 points) | 94.9% (±0.8 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.8% (±2.9 points) | 90.6% (±1.0 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Gulf Shores, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Gulf Shores
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Shores | — | 22.1 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Bon Secour | 3.1 mi | 33.1 minutes (±9.3) | Higher |
| Orange Beach | 6.5 mi | 24.7 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Foley | 8.5 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Elberta | 9.2 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Magnolia Springs | 9.8 mi | 30.0 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| Perdido Beach | 13 mi | 31.4 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Summerdale | 14 mi | 26.5 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Silverhill | 19 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bon Secour, AL (33.1 minutes), Magnolia Springs, AL (30.0 minutes), Perdido Beach, AL (31.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 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 Gulf Shores
How long is the average commute in Gulf Shores?
Workers who live in Gulf Shores, AL take an average of 22.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gulf Shores without a car?
3.2% of households in Gulf Shores have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gulf Shores?
19.8% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Gulf Shores worked from home, and 93.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gulf Shores city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gulf Shores city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gulf Shores city, Alabama
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Gulf Shores city, Alabama (place:32272, in state:01).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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