How long is the commute from Hoover, AL?
Workers who live in Hoover, AL take an average of 25.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
16.1% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.2 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Hoover get to work
| Means of transportation | Hoover | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.7% (±2.0 points) | 77.3% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±1.2 points) | 8.2% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.3 points) | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.1% (±1.7 points) | 11.1% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Hoover, 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 Hoover, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Jefferson County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Hoover ranks 31 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 298 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hoover
| Vehicles available | Hoover | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±0.7 points) | 7.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.8% (±2.3 points) | 35.2% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.9% (±2.5 points) | 35.6% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.0% (±1.7 points) | 22.2% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Hoover, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Jefferson County (7.0%).
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 Hoover
| Hoover | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.1% (±1.7 points) | 11.1% (±0.6 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±0.5 points) | 95.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.4% (±1.0 points) | 90.4% (±0.6 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Hoover, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Jefferson County (90.4%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (87.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hoover
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover | — | 25.2 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Indian Springs Village | 3.7 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Pelham | 5.3 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Homewood | 5.8 mi | 17.1 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Meadowbrook | 6.2 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Vestavia Hills | 7.3 mi | 19.3 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Helena | 7.5 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Lipscomb | 7.6 mi | 25.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Point | 7.9 mi | 27.8 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Homewood, AL (17.1 minutes), Vestavia Hills, AL (19.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pelham, AL (28.6 minutes), Helena, AL (30.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24 (tie) | Gardendale | 26.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 24 (tie) | Pleasant Grove | 26.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 27 | Mount Olive | 26.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 28 | Forestdale | 26.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 29 | Grayson Valley | 25.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 30 | Lipscomb | 25.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 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) |
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 Hoover
How long is the average commute in Hoover?
Workers who live in Hoover, AL take an average of 25.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hoover without a car?
3.4% of households in Hoover have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hoover?
16.1% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Hoover worked from home, and 96.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hoover city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hoover city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hoover 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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