How long is the commute from Sylvania, AL?
Workers who live in Sylvania, AL take an average of 28.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
3.1% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.0 minutes (±5.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Sylvania get to work
| Means of transportation | Sylvania | DeKalb County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.6% (±5.5 points) | 83.2% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±5.4 points) | 11.1% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.1% (±2.9 points) | 4.4% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Sylvania, the average commute is not measurably different from DeKalb County (24.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sylvania, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from DeKalb County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In DeKalb County, Sylvania ranks 5 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 199 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sylvania
| Vehicles available | Sylvania | DeKalb County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±3.9 points) | 4.2% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.6% (±11.7 points) | 26.1% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.5% (±9.2 points) | 37.2% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.6% (±10.1 points) | 32.6% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Sylvania, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from DeKalb County (4.2%).
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 Sylvania
| Sylvania | DeKalb County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.1% (±2.9 points) | 4.4% (±0.9 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.3% (±5.1 points) | 91.4% (±1.4 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.2% (±6.4 points) | 86.9% (±1.9 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sylvania, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from DeKalb County (86.9%).
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 Sylvania
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvania | — | 28.0 minutes (±5.5) | — |
| Rainsville | 5.0 mi | 19.3 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
| Powell | 5.7 mi | 21.9 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Henagar | 6.3 mi | 27.2 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Dutton | 6.8 mi | 25.2 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Ridge | 8.0 mi | 18.8 minutes (±7.1) | Lower |
| Shiloh | 8.0 mi | 22.1 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pisgah | 8.8 mi | 24.0 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hammondville | 9.4 mi | 19.6 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rainsville, AL (19.3 minutes), Pine Ridge, AL (18.8 minutes), Hammondville, AL (19.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across DeKalb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley Head | 50.2 minutes (±28.7) |
| 2 | Ider | 34.8 minutes (±4.8) |
| 3 | Lakeview | 31.4 minutes (±17.0) |
| 4 | Fyffe | 28.7 minutes (±6.4) |
| 5 | Sylvania | 28.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 6 | Henagar | 27.2 minutes (±7.4) |
| 7 | Mentone | 26.1 minutes (±7.0) |
| 8 | Crossville | 24.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 9 | Shiloh | 22.1 minutes (±9.4) |
| 10 | Powell | 21.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 11 | Collinsville | 20.4 minutes (±4.9) |
Showing 11 of 16 places in DeKalb 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 Sylvania
How long is the average commute in Sylvania?
Workers who live in Sylvania, AL take an average of 28.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sylvania without a car?
4.3% of households in Sylvania have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sylvania?
3.1% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Sylvania worked from home, and 88.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sylvania town, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sylvania town, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sylvania town, Alabama
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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 last updated on .
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