How long is the commute from Leeds, AL?
Workers who live in Leeds, AL take an average of 27.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
6.5% work from home.
3.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.0 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Households without a car
- 3.1%
How people in Leeds get to work
| Means of transportation | Leeds | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.1% (±4.9 points) | 77.3% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.8% (±4.3 points) | 8.2% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.5% (±2.6 points) | 11.1% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Leeds, the average commute is higher than in 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 Leeds, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Leeds ranks 19 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 229 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Leeds
| Vehicles available | Leeds | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% (±1.7 points) | 7.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.8% (±4.8 points) | 35.2% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% (±4.7 points) | 35.6% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.5% (±4.9 points) | 22.2% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Leeds, 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 Leeds
| Leeds | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.5% (±2.6 points) | 11.1% (±0.6 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±1.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.4% (±3.6 points) | 90.4% (±0.6 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Leeds, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jefferson County (90.4%).
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 Leeds
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds | — | 27.0 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Irondale | 5.1 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Moody | 5.9 mi | 27.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Trussville | 7.5 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Grayson Valley | 8.0 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Shoal Creek | 8.3 mi | 31.9 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Center Point | 9.3 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Brook Highland | 10.0 mi | 26.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain Brook | 10 mi | 16.4 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Irondale, AL (22.3 minutes), Mountain Brook, AL (16.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | West Jefferson | 28.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 14 (tie) | Fultondale | 28.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 14 (tie) | Morris | 28.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 16 | Rock Creek | 27.7 minutes (±7.7) |
| 17 | Brookside | 27.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 18 | McCalla | 27.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 19 | Leeds | 27.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 20 | Trussville | 26.6 minutes (±1.6) |
| 21 | Tarrant | 26.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 22 | Hueytown | 26.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 23 | Brighton | 26.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 24 (tie) | Bessemer | 26.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 24 (tie) | Gardendale | 26.2 minutes (±2.2) |
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 Leeds
How long is the average commute in Leeds?
Workers who live in Leeds, AL take an average of 27.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Leeds without a car?
3.1% of households in Leeds have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Leeds?
6.5% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Leeds worked from home, and 89.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leeds city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leeds city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leeds 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 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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