How long is the commute from Shoal Creek, AL?
Workers who live in Shoal Creek, AL take an average of 31.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
25.8% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.9 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 25.8%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Shoal Creek get to work
| Means of transportation | Shoal Creek | Shelby County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.2% (±10.5 points) | 74.8% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 6.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.8% (±10.5 points) | 16.9% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Shoal Creek, 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 Shoal Creek, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Shelby County, Shoal Creek ranks 7 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 105 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shoal Creek
| Vehicles available | Shoal Creek | Shelby County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 2.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.4% (±7.5 points) | 25.4% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.3% (±13.9 points) | 43.1% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 38.4% (±12.6 points) | 29.1% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Shoal Creek, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Shelby County (2.5%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Shoal Creek
| Shoal Creek | Shelby County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.8% (±10.5 points) | 16.9% (±1.0 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±7.0 points) | 97.2% (±0.5 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.1% (±4.0 points) | 94.7% (±0.6 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Shoal Creek, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Shoal Creek
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoal Creek | — | 31.9 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Highland Lakes | 3.1 mi | 30.3 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Brook Highland | 4.3 mi | 26.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Point | 4.3 mi | 27.8 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Meadowbrook | 5.9 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Westover | 6.2 mi | 32.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Vestavia Hills | 7.7 mi | 19.3 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Irondale | 8.0 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Mountain Brook | 8.3 mi | 16.4 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Meadowbrook, AL (25.6 minutes), Vestavia Hills, AL (19.3 minutes), Irondale, AL (22.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harpersville | 37.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 2 | Wilsonville | 36.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 3 | Vincent | 34.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 4 | Chelsea | 33.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 5 | Calera | 33.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Shelby County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Shoal Creek is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Shoal Creek
How long is the average commute in Shoal Creek?
Workers who live in Shoal Creek, AL take an average of 31.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shoal Creek without a car?
0.0% of households in Shoal Creek have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shoal Creek?
25.8% (±10.5 points) of workers who live in Shoal Creek worked from home, and 95.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shoal Creek CDP, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shoal Creek CDP, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shoal Creek CDP, 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 Shoal Creek CDP, Alabama (place:69978, in state:01).
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 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 .
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