How long is the commute from Sylvan Springs, AL?
Workers who live in Sylvan Springs, AL take an average of 31.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
9.7% work from home.
0.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.4 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.5%
How people in Sylvan Springs get to work
| Means of transportation | Sylvan Springs | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.9% (±5.3 points) | 77.3% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±4.2 points) | 8.2% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.2 points) | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.7% (±4.2 points) | 11.1% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Sylvan Springs, the average commute is higher than in Jefferson County (24.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sylvan Springs, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Sylvan Springs ranks 5 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 119 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sylvan Springs
| Vehicles available | Sylvan Springs | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 7.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.5% (±10.3 points) | 35.2% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% (±7.9 points) | 35.6% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.3% (±7.8 points) | 22.2% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Sylvan Springs, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Jefferson County (7.0%).
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 Sylvan Springs
| Sylvan Springs | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.7% (±4.2 points) | 11.1% (±0.6 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±3.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±5.8 points) | 90.4% (±0.6 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sylvan Springs, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jefferson County (90.4%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (87.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sylvan Springs
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Springs | — | 31.4 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Maytown | 2.3 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mulga | 3.8 mi | 30.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Grove | 3.9 mi | 26.2 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Rock Creek | 4.7 mi | 27.7 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Concord | 4.7 mi | 31.4 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Adamsville | 6.1 mi | 34.5 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield | 7.5 mi | 20.7 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Brighton | 8.0 mi | 26.3 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pleasant Grove, AL (26.2 minutes), Fairfield, AL (20.7 minutes), Brighton, AL (26.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trafford | 39.3 minutes (±8.0) |
| 2 | Adamsville | 34.5 minutes (±6.9) |
| 3 | Clay | 32.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 4 | Kimberly | 31.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 5 (tie) | Sylvan Springs | 31.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 5 (tie) | Concord | 31.4 minutes (±7.5) |
| 7 (tie) | Cardiff | 30.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 (tie) | Center Point | 30.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 9 (tie) | Mulga | 30.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 (tie) | Pinson | 30.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 11 | Maytown | 29.0 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 11 of 40 places in Jefferson 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 Sylvan Springs
How long is the average commute in Sylvan Springs?
Workers who live in Sylvan Springs, AL take an average of 31.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sylvan Springs without a car?
0.5% of households in Sylvan Springs have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sylvan Springs?
9.7% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Sylvan Springs worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sylvan Springs town, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sylvan Springs town, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sylvan Springs town, 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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