How long is the commute from Orange Beach, AL?
Workers who live in Orange Beach, AL take an average of 24.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
22.3% work from home.
2.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.7 minutes (±5.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.4%
How people in Orange Beach get to work
| Means of transportation | Orange Beach | Baldwin County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.6% (±6.4 points) | 79.4% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±5.1 points) | 6.1% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±2.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.9 points) | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.3% (±6.3 points) | 11.6% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Orange Beach, the average commute is not measurably different from Baldwin County (27.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Orange Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Baldwin County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Baldwin County, Orange Beach ranks 14 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 316 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Orange Beach
| Vehicles available | Orange Beach | Baldwin County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% (±2.4 points) | 2.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% (±7.6 points) | 30.0% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.3% (±7.7 points) | 43.7% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.1% (±5.9 points) | 23.7% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Orange Beach, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Baldwin County (2.7%).
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 Orange Beach
| Orange Beach | Baldwin County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.3% (±6.3 points) | 11.6% (±1.2 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.3% (±0.8 points) | 94.9% (±0.8 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.6% (±3.2 points) | 90.6% (±1.0 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Orange Beach, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Baldwin County (90.6%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (87.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Orange Beach
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Beach | — | 24.7 minutes (±5.3) | — |
| Elberta | 5.5 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Gulf Shores | 6.5 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Perdido Beach | 6.8 mi | 31.4 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Bon Secour | 7.9 mi | 33.1 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
| Foley | 8.3 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Magnolia Springs | 13 mi | 30.0 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lillian | 14 mi | 30.4 minutes (±17.4) | Not measurably different |
| Summerdale | 14 mi | 26.5 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Baldwin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Summerdale | 26.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 9 | Spanish Fort | 26.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 | Fairhope | 25.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 11 | Foley | 25.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 12 (tie) | Bay Minette | 25.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 12 (tie) | Daphne | 25.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 14 | Orange Beach | 24.7 minutes (±5.3) |
| 15 | Elberta | 23.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 16 | Silverhill | 23.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 17 | Point Clear | 22.9 minutes (±8.3) |
| 18 | Gulf Shores | 22.1 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 11 of 18 places in Baldwin 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Orange Beach
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Orange Beach, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Orange Beach beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Orange Beach, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Orange Beach
How long is the average commute in Orange Beach?
Workers who live in Orange Beach, AL take an average of 24.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Orange Beach without a car?
2.4% of households in Orange Beach have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Orange Beach?
22.3% (±6.3 points) of workers who live in Orange Beach worked from home, and 93.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orange Beach city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orange Beach city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orange Beach city, 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 Orange Beach city, Alabama (place:57144, in state:01).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in Orange Beach at a glance
- Median rent in Orange Beach
- Rent by bedrooms in Orange Beach
- Rent burden in Orange Beach
- Renters and owners in Orange Beach
- Income and affordability in Orange Beach
- Home values in Orange Beach
- Homeowner costs in Orange Beach
- Property taxes in Orange Beach
- Types of homes in Orange Beach
- Bedrooms in Orange Beach
- Age of homes in Orange Beach
- Vacancy rate in Orange Beach
- Heating fuel in Orange Beach
- Population growth in Orange Beach
- How long people stay in Orange Beach
- Crowding and facilities in Orange Beach
- Alabama landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Baldwin County
- Alabama places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in Alabama