How long is the commute from Vestavia Hills, AL?
Workers who live in Vestavia Hills, AL take an average of 19.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
17.5% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.3 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 17.5%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Vestavia Hills get to work
| Means of transportation | Vestavia Hills | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.7% (±3.1 points) | 77.3% | 80.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±1.2 points) | 8.2% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.5% (±3.0 points) | 11.1% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Vestavia Hills, the average commute is lower than in Jefferson County (24.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Alabama (25.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Vestavia Hills, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in 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, Vestavia Hills ranks 38 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 466 of 502.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Vestavia Hills
| Vehicles available | Vestavia Hills | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±1.3 points) | 7.0% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.7% (±3.4 points) | 35.2% | 31.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.1% (±3.7 points) | 35.6% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.9% (±3.6 points) | 22.2% | 26.4% | 21.9% |
In Vestavia Hills, 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 Vestavia Hills
| Vestavia Hills | Jefferson County | Alabama | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.5% (±3.0 points) | 11.1% (±0.6 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.1 points) | 95.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.3% (±3.0 points) | 90.4% (±0.6 points) | 87.5% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Vestavia Hills, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Jefferson County (90.4%).
It is also higher than in Alabama (87.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Vestavia Hills
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vestavia Hills | — | 19.3 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Mountain Brook | 2.0 mi | 16.4 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Brook Highland | 3.6 mi | 26.8 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Homewood | 4.1 mi | 17.1 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Meadowbrook | 5.1 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Birmingham | 5.6 mi | 20.8 minutes (±0.5) | Higher |
| Eagle Point | 5.6 mi | 27.8 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Highland Lakes | 6.9 mi | 30.3 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Indian Springs Village | 7.0 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mountain Brook, AL (16.4 minutes), Homewood, AL (17.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brook Highland, AL (26.8 minutes), Meadowbrook, AL (25.6 minutes), Birmingham, AL (20.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | North Johns | 24.8 minutes (±6.6) |
| 33 | Warrior | 24.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 34 | Midfield | 23.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 35 | Irondale | 22.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 36 | Birmingham | 20.8 minutes (±0.5) |
| 37 | Fairfield | 20.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 38 | Vestavia Hills | 19.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 39 | Homewood | 17.1 minutes (±0.9) |
| 40 | Mountain Brook | 16.4 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 9 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 Vestavia Hills
How long is the average commute in Vestavia Hills?
Workers who live in Vestavia Hills, AL take an average of 19.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Vestavia Hills without a car?
3.3% of households in Vestavia Hills have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Vestavia Hills?
17.5% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Vestavia Hills worked from home, and 94.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vestavia Hills city, Alabama
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vestavia Hills city, Alabama
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vestavia Hills 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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