How long is the commute from Alpharetta, GA?
Workers who live in Alpharetta, GA take an average of 26.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
36.7% work from home.
7.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.3 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 36.7%
- Households without a car
- 7.6%
How people in Alpharetta get to work
| Means of transportation | Alpharetta | Fulton County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 54.5% (±2.6 points) | 56.7% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.9% (±1.1 points) | 5.5% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 3.8% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±0.6 points) | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±0.6 points) | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 36.7% (±2.5 points) | 29.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Alpharetta, the average commute is lower than in Fulton County (27.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Alpharetta, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Fulton County (3.8%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Fulton County, Alpharetta ranks 12 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 305 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Alpharetta
| Vehicles available | Alpharetta | Fulton County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% (±1.5 points) | 10.0% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.7% (±2.4 points) | 42.3% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.6% (±2.6 points) | 34.0% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.1% (±2.4 points) | 13.6% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Alpharetta, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Fulton County (10.0%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Alpharetta
| Alpharetta | Fulton County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 36.7% (±2.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±0.4 points) | 97.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.4% (±0.9 points) | 93.5% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Alpharetta, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Fulton County (93.5%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Alpharetta
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta | — | 26.3 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Johns Creek | 4.7 mi | 30.1 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Roswell | 5.0 mi | 26.9 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 5.6 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Peachtree Corners | 7.5 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Berkeley Lake | 7.9 mi | 26.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain Park | 8.1 mi | 26.6 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Duluth | 8.5 mi | 29.9 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Dunwoody | 9.2 mi | 24.9 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Johns Creek, GA (30.1 minutes), Duluth, GA (29.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Fulton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Union City | 29.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 7 | Milton | 28.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 8 | Roswell | 26.9 minutes (±1.0) |
| 9 | Palmetto | 26.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 | Mountain Park | 26.6 minutes (±5.3) |
| 11 | Atlanta | 26.5 minutes (±0.7) |
| 12 | Alpharetta | 26.3 minutes (±1.1) |
| 13 | Sandy Springs | 25.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 14 | Hapeville | 23.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 15 | College Park | 21.2 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in Fulton 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 Alpharetta
How long is the average commute in Alpharetta?
Workers who live in Alpharetta, GA take an average of 26.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Alpharetta without a car?
7.6% of households in Alpharetta have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Alpharetta?
36.7% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Alpharetta worked from home, and 97.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alpharetta city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alpharetta city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alpharetta city, Georgia
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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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