How long is the commute from Huntsville, AL?
Workers who live in Huntsville, AL take an average of 19.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
14.6% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.7 minutes (±0.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Huntsville get to work
| Means of transportation | Huntsville | Madison County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.3% (±1.3 points) | 75.7% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% (±0.6 points) | 6.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.3 points) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.3 points) | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.6% (±1.1 points) | 15.1% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Huntsville, the average commute is lower than in Madison County (22.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Huntsville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Madison County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Madison County, Huntsville ranks 11 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 452 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Huntsville
| Vehicles available | Huntsville | Madison County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±0.7 points) | 4.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.8% (±1.6 points) | 33.1% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±1.4 points) | 37.8% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.8% (±1.1 points) | 25.2% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Huntsville, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Madison County (4.0%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Huntsville
| Huntsville | Madison County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.6% (±1.1 points) | 15.1% (±0.8 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±0.6 points) | 96.9% (±0.5 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.8% (±1.0 points) | 92.3% (±0.8 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Huntsville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Madison County (92.3%).
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 Huntsville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | — | 19.7 minutes (±0.4) | — |
| Madison | 4.9 mi | 20.2 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Triana | 8.6 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Harvest | 12 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Mooresville | 13 mi | 17.4 minutes (±11.5) | Not measurably different |
| Meridianville | 13 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Moores Mill | 14 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Owens Cross Roads | 15 mi | 28.5 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Priceville | 16 mi | 28.2 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Triana, AL (22.7 minutes), Harvest, AL (26.0 minutes), Meridianville, AL (25.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Meridianville | 25.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 6 | Gurley | 24.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Moores Mill | 23.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 8 | Triana | 22.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 9 | New Hope | 22.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 10 | Madison | 20.2 minutes (±0.9) |
| 11 | Huntsville | 19.7 minutes (±0.4) |
Showing 7 of 11 places in Madison 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 Huntsville
How long is the average commute in Huntsville?
Workers who live in Huntsville, AL take an average of 19.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Huntsville without a car?
4.9% of households in Huntsville have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Huntsville?
14.6% (±1.1 points) of workers who live in Huntsville worked from home, and 91.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Huntsville city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Huntsville city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Huntsville 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 Huntsville city, Alabama (place:37000, 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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