How long is the commute from Valley, AL?
Workers who live in Valley, AL take an average of 21.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
4.5% work from home.
6.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.5 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Households without a car
- 6.8%
How people in Valley get to work
| Means of transportation | Valley | Chambers County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.8% (±4.4 points) | 85.0% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±3.5 points) | 7.6% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±2.1 points) | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.5% (±1.9 points) | 4.4% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Valley, the average commute is not measurably different from Chambers County (23.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Valley, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chambers County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Alabama (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Chambers County, Valley ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 419 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Valley
| Vehicles available | Valley | Chambers County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% (±3.3 points) | 7.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.5% (±6.6 points) | 30.5% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.4% (±6.7 points) | 35.4% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.3% (±5.0 points) | 26.8% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Valley, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Chambers County (7.3%).
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 Valley
| Valley | Chambers County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.5% (±1.9 points) | 4.4% (±1.2 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% (±2.3 points) | 91.5% (±1.6 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.5% (±3.6 points) | 82.1% (±2.7 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Valley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Chambers County (82.1%).
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 Valley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley | — | 21.5 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Huguley | 3.5 mi | 19.5 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lanett | 4.0 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cusseta | 6.0 mi | 22.4 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| West Point | 7.6 mi | 16.4 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| La Fayette | 13 mi | 25.1 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Opelika | 14 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Five Points | 17 mi | 25.6 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| LaGrange | 18 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Point, GA (16.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chambers County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Five Points | 25.6 minutes (±7.6) |
| 2 | La Fayette | 25.1 minutes (±4.8) |
| 3 | Cusseta | 22.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 4 | Valley | 21.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 5 | Huguley | 19.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 6 | Lanett | 18.5 minutes (±2.5) |
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 Valley
How long is the average commute in Valley?
Workers who live in Valley, AL take an average of 21.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Valley without a car?
6.8% of households in Valley have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Valley?
4.5% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Valley worked from home, and 89.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley 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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