How long is the commute from Lake View, AL?
Workers who live in Lake View, AL take an average of 34.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
11.9% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.0 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Lake View get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake View | Tuscaloosa County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.3% (±8.0 points) | 78.6% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±5.3 points) | 10.0% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.7% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±2.8 points) | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.7 points) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.9% (±7.4 points) | 7.4% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Lake View, the average commute is higher than in Tuscaloosa County (23.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake View, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Tuscaloosa County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Tuscaloosa County, Lake View ranks 1 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 71 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake View
| Vehicles available | Lake View | Tuscaloosa County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 5.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.4% (±7.9 points) | 33.3% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% (±11.6 points) | 36.2% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 41.3% (±10.6 points) | 24.8% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Lake View, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Tuscaloosa County (5.8%).
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 Lake View
| Lake View | Tuscaloosa County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.9% (±7.4 points) | 7.4% (±1.0 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±3.1 points) | 95.1% (±0.6 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.9% (±3.2 points) | 88.6% (±1.1 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake View, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Tuscaloosa County (88.6%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (87.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lake View
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake View | — | 34.0 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Woodstock | 5.0 mi | 29.4 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| North Johns | 5.8 mi | 24.8 minutes (±6.6) | Lower |
| McCalla | 6.2 mi | 27.1 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Vance | 9.6 mi | 32.7 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hueytown | 11 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Bessemer | 11 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| West Blocton | 12 mi | 32.7 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Brookwood | 12 mi | 27.7 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Johns, AL (24.8 minutes), McCalla, AL (27.1 minutes), Hueytown, AL (26.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Tuscaloosa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake View | 34.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 2 | Vance | 32.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 3 | Coaling | 31.6 minutes (±6.4) |
| 4 | Coker | 29.6 minutes (±9.4) |
| 5 | Brookwood | 27.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 | Holt | 24.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 7 | Cottondale | 23.2 minutes (±5.2) |
Showing 7 of 9 places in Tuscaloosa 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 Lake View
How long is the average commute in Lake View?
Workers who live in Lake View, AL take an average of 34.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake View without a car?
0.0% of households in Lake View have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake View?
11.9% (±7.4 points) of workers who live in Lake View worked from home, and 96.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake View city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake View city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake View 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 Lake View city, Alabama (place:40928, 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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