How long is the commute from Pelham, AL?
Workers who live in Pelham, AL take an average of 28.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.1% of workers walk to work.
18.7% work from home.
1.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.6 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.5%
How people in Pelham get to work
| Means of transportation | Pelham | Shelby County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.9% (±3.9 points) | 74.8% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±2.0 points) | 6.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.7% (±3.5 points) | 16.9% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Pelham, the average commute is not measurably different from Shelby County (29.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pelham, 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, Pelham ranks 12 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 178 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pelham
| Vehicles available | Pelham | Shelby County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% (±0.8 points) | 2.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% (±3.9 points) | 25.4% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% (±4.4 points) | 43.1% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.1% (±4.2 points) | 29.1% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Pelham, 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 Pelham
| Pelham | Shelby County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.7% (±3.5 points) | 16.9% (±1.0 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±0.7 points) | 97.2% (±0.5 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.6% (±1.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.6 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Pelham, 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 Pelham
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham | — | 28.6 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Indian Springs Village | 2.7 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hoover | 5.3 mi | 25.2 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Meadowbrook | 5.5 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Chelsea | 6.2 mi | 33.2 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Eagle Point | 6.6 mi | 27.8 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Lakes | 7.6 mi | 30.3 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Helena | 8.3 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Brook Highland | 8.7 mi | 26.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hoover, AL (25.2 minutes), Meadowbrook, AL (25.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Chelsea, AL (33.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Westover | 32.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 7 | Shoal Creek | 31.9 minutes (±4.3) |
| 8 | Helena | 30.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 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 13 of 18 places in Shelby 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 Pelham
How long is the average commute in Pelham?
Workers who live in Pelham, AL take an average of 28.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pelham without a car?
1.5% of households in Pelham have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pelham?
18.7% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Pelham worked from home, and 96.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pelham city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pelham city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pelham 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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