How long is the commute from Opelika, AL?
Workers who live in Opelika, AL take an average of 22.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
7.5% work from home.
8.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.1 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Households without a car
- 8.4%
How people in Opelika get to work
| Means of transportation | Opelika | Lee County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.7% (±3.0 points) | 79.1% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±2.0 points) | 7.2% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.9 points) | 0.7% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.9 points) | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.0 points) | 1.0% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.5% (±2.0 points) | 9.5% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Opelika, the average commute is not measurably different from Lee County (22.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Opelika, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lee County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lee County, Opelika ranks 2 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 393 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Opelika
| Vehicles available | Opelika | Lee County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% (±2.1 points) | 4.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% (±3.2 points) | 31.4% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% (±3.6 points) | 38.6% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.8% (±3.4 points) | 25.3% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Opelika, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lee County (4.8%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Opelika
| Opelika | Lee County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.5% (±2.0 points) | 9.5% (±1.0 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% (±2.0 points) | 95.8% (±0.7 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.1% (±2.6 points) | 88.9% (±1.1 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Opelika, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lee County (88.9%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (87.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Opelika
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opelika | — | 22.1 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Auburn | 7.7 mi | 19.9 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Cusseta | 9.7 mi | 22.4 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Waverly | 12 mi | 18.7 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Loachapoka | 13 mi | 25.1 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Valley | 14 mi | 21.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Huguley | 15 mi | 19.5 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| La Fayette | 17 mi | 25.1 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lanett | 17 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Auburn, AL (19.9 minutes), Lanett, AL (18.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loachapoka | 25.1 minutes (±8.1) |
| 2 | Opelika | 22.1 minutes (±1.1) |
| 3 | Smiths Station | 21.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 4 | Auburn | 19.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 5 | Waverly | 18.7 minutes (±5.5) |
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 Opelika
How long is the average commute in Opelika?
Workers who live in Opelika, AL take an average of 22.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Opelika without a car?
8.4% of households in Opelika have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Opelika?
7.5% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Opelika worked from home, and 86.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Opelika city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Opelika city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Opelika 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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Figures last updated on .
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