How long is the commute from Mountain Brook, AL?
Workers who live in Mountain Brook, AL take an average of 16.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
16.9% work from home.
1.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.4 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Households without a car
- 1.0%
How people in Mountain Brook get to work
| Means of transportation | Mountain Brook | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.5% (±3.1 points) | 77.3% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.5% (±1.3 points) | 8.2% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.9% (±2.7 points) | 11.1% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Mountain Brook, the average commute is lower than in Jefferson County (24.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mountain Brook, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in 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, Mountain Brook ranks 40 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 493 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mountain Brook
| Vehicles available | Mountain Brook | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.0% (±0.8 points) | 7.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.5% (±3.5 points) | 35.2% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.7% (±3.9 points) | 35.6% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.8% (±3.5 points) | 22.2% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Mountain Brook, 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 Mountain Brook
| Mountain Brook | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.9% (±2.7 points) | 11.1% (±0.6 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.7% (±0.4 points) | 95.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.8% (±1.4 points) | 90.4% (±0.6 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Mountain Brook, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Jefferson County (90.4%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (87.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mountain Brook
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Brook | — | 16.4 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Vestavia Hills | 2.0 mi | 19.3 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
| Birmingham | 4.4 mi | 20.8 minutes (±0.5) | Higher |
| Brook Highland | 4.7 mi | 26.8 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Homewood | 4.9 mi | 17.1 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Irondale | 5.5 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Meadowbrook | 6.9 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Eagle Point | 7.1 mi | 27.8 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Tarrant | 7.2 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Vestavia Hills, AL (19.3 minutes), Birmingham, AL (20.8 minutes), Brook Highland, AL (26.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 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 Mountain Brook
How long is the average commute in Mountain Brook?
Workers who live in Mountain Brook, AL take an average of 16.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mountain Brook without a car?
1.0% of households in Mountain Brook have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mountain Brook?
16.9% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Mountain Brook worked from home, and 97.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Brook city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Brook city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Brook city, Alabama
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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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