How long is the commute from Midfield, AL?
Workers who live in Midfield, AL take an average of 23.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.3% work from home.
9.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.8 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Households without a car
- 9.7%
How people in Midfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Midfield | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.8% (±6.6 points) | 77.3% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.4% (±5.3 points) | 8.2% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±1.9 points) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±2.1 points) | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.3% (±3.3 points) | 11.1% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Midfield, 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 lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Midfield, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Midfield ranks 34 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 349 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Midfield
| Vehicles available | Midfield | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.7% (±4.8 points) | 7.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.5% (±10.3 points) | 35.2% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.7% (±9.8 points) | 35.6% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.2% (±6.5 points) | 22.2% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Midfield, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jefferson County (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Midfield
| Midfield | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.3% (±3.3 points) | 11.1% (±0.6 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.4% (±4.6 points) | 95.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.3% (±6.8 points) | 90.4% (±0.6 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Midfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Jefferson County (90.4%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (87.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Midfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midfield | — | 23.8 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Fairfield | 1.4 mi | 20.7 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Brighton | 1.7 mi | 26.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lipscomb | 2.0 mi | 25.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Grove | 4.2 mi | 26.2 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hueytown | 6.3 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bessemer | 6.5 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Homewood | 6.5 mi | 17.1 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Concord | 6.8 mi | 31.4 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fairfield, AL (20.7 minutes), Homewood, AL (17.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 38 | Vestavia Hills | 19.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 39 | Homewood | 17.1 minutes (±0.9) |
| 40 | Mountain Brook | 16.4 minutes (±1.1) |
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 Midfield
How long is the average commute in Midfield?
Workers who live in Midfield, AL take an average of 23.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Midfield without a car?
9.7% of households in Midfield have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Midfield?
5.3% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Midfield worked from home, and 83.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Midfield city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Midfield city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Midfield 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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