How long is the commute from Spanish Fort, AL?
Workers who live in Spanish Fort, AL take an average of 26.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
11.6% work from home.
7.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.0 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Households without a car
- 7.8%
How people in Spanish Fort get to work
| Means of transportation | Spanish Fort | Baldwin County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.5% (±5.8 points) | 79.4% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.4% (±2.9 points) | 6.1% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.6% (±5.5 points) | 11.6% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Spanish Fort, 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 Spanish Fort, 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, Spanish Fort ranks 9 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 269 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Spanish Fort
| Vehicles available | Spanish Fort | Baldwin County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% (±5.3 points) | 2.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.7% (±7.3 points) | 30.0% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.5% (±8.2 points) | 43.7% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.0% (±7.2 points) | 23.7% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Spanish Fort, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Baldwin County (2.7%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Spanish Fort
| Spanish Fort | Baldwin County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.6% (±5.5 points) | 11.6% (±1.2 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±3.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.8 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±3.5 points) | 90.6% (±1.0 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Spanish Fort, 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 Spanish Fort
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Fort | — | 26.0 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Stapleton | 4.1 mi | 36.4 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Daphne | 6.6 mi | 25.2 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Loxley | 8.0 mi | 28.8 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bay Minette | 13 mi | 25.2 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Chickasaw | 13 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Creola | 13 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Fairhope | 14 mi | 25.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Silverhill | 14 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chickasaw, AL (21.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Stapleton, AL (36.4 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Perdido Beach | 31.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 4 | Lillian | 30.4 minutes (±17.4) |
| 5 | Magnolia Springs | 30.0 minutes (±7.3) |
| 6 | Robertsdale | 29.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 7 | Loxley | 28.8 minutes (±4.8) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 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.
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Questions about Spanish Fort
How long is the average commute in Spanish Fort?
Workers who live in Spanish Fort, AL take an average of 26.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Spanish Fort without a car?
7.8% of households in Spanish Fort have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Spanish Fort?
11.6% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Spanish Fort worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spanish Fort city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spanish Fort city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spanish Fort 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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