How long is the commute from Meadowbrook, AL?
Workers who live in Meadowbrook, AL take an average of 25.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
23.7% work from home.
1.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.6 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 23.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.0%
How people in Meadowbrook get to work
| Means of transportation | Meadowbrook | Shelby County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.2% (±6.1 points) | 74.8% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.1% (±2.6 points) | 6.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.7% (±6.1 points) | 16.9% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Meadowbrook, the average commute is lower than in Shelby County (29.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Meadowbrook, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Shelby County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Shelby County, Meadowbrook ranks 15 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 285 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Meadowbrook
| Vehicles available | Meadowbrook | Shelby County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 2.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.0% (±5.6 points) | 25.4% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 53.5% (±7.0 points) | 43.1% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.5% (±6.2 points) | 29.1% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Meadowbrook, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Shelby County (2.5%).
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 Meadowbrook
| Meadowbrook | Shelby County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.7% (±6.1 points) | 16.9% (±1.0 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±1.8 points) | 97.2% (±0.5 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.0% (±1.0 points) | 94.7% (±0.6 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Meadowbrook, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Shelby County (94.7%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (87.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Meadowbrook
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook | — | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Eagle Point | 1.6 mi | 27.8 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Brook Highland | 3.2 mi | 26.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Lakes | 3.3 mi | 30.3 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Springs Village | 3.4 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Vestavia Hills | 5.1 mi | 19.3 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Pelham | 5.5 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Shoal Creek | 5.9 mi | 31.9 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Hoover | 6.2 mi | 25.2 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Vestavia Hills, AL (19.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pelham, AL (28.6 minutes), Shoal Creek, AL (31.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Shelby County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Alabaster | 30.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 10 | Highland Lakes | 30.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 11 | Columbiana | 29.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 12 | Pelham | 28.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 13 | Eagle Point | 27.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 14 | Brook Highland | 26.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 15 | Meadowbrook | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 16 | Indian Springs Village | 25.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 17 | Montevallo | 24.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 18 | Wilton | 23.1 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 10 of 18 places in Shelby County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Meadowbrook is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Meadowbrook
How long is the average commute in Meadowbrook?
Workers who live in Meadowbrook, AL take an average of 25.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Meadowbrook without a car?
1.0% of households in Meadowbrook have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Meadowbrook?
23.7% (±6.1 points) of workers who live in Meadowbrook worked from home, and 99.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Meadowbrook CDP, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Meadowbrook CDP, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Meadowbrook CDP, 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 Meadowbrook CDP, Alabama (place:47740, 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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