How long is the commute from Tarrant, AL?
Workers who live in Tarrant, AL take an average of 26.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.4% of workers drive alone to work.
8.5% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
4.8% work from home.
17.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.5 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 8.5%
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Households without a car
- 17.4%
How people in Tarrant get to work
| Means of transportation | Tarrant | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.4% (±9.2 points) | 77.3% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.1% (±5.1 points) | 8.2% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 8.5% (±10.1 points) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.7 points) | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.0% (±3.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.8% (±4.7 points) | 11.1% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Tarrant, the average commute is not measurably different from Jefferson County (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tarrant, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Tarrant ranks 21 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 253 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tarrant
| Vehicles available | Tarrant | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.4% (±8.0 points) | 7.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.8% (±9.3 points) | 35.2% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.5% (±8.0 points) | 35.6% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.2% (±5.3 points) | 22.2% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Tarrant, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Jefferson County (7.0%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (5.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Tarrant
| Tarrant | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.8% (±4.7 points) | 11.1% (±0.6 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.6% (±7.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.5% (±7.8 points) | 90.4% (±0.6 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Tarrant, 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 Tarrant
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant | — | 26.5 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Fultondale | 2.6 mi | 28.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Birmingham | 4.9 mi | 20.8 minutes (±0.5) | Lower |
| Center Point | 5.9 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Gardendale | 6.1 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Irondale | 7.2 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain Brook | 7.2 mi | 16.4 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Forestdale | 7.8 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Grayson Valley | 8.1 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Birmingham, AL (20.8 minutes), Mountain Brook, AL (16.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 (tie) | Morris | 28.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 16 | Rock Creek | 27.7 minutes (±7.7) |
| 17 | Brookside | 27.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 18 | McCalla | 27.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 19 | Leeds | 27.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 20 | Trussville | 26.6 minutes (±1.6) |
| 21 | Tarrant | 26.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 22 | Hueytown | 26.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 23 | Brighton | 26.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 24 (tie) | Bessemer | 26.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 24 (tie) | Gardendale | 26.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 24 (tie) | Pleasant Grove | 26.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 27 | Mount Olive | 26.1 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 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 Tarrant
How long is the average commute in Tarrant?
Workers who live in Tarrant, AL take an average of 26.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tarrant without a car?
17.4% of households in Tarrant have no vehicle, and 8.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tarrant?
4.8% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Tarrant worked from home, and 85.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tarrant city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tarrant city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tarrant 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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