How long is the commute from Austell, GA?
Workers who live in Austell, GA take an average of 30.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
13.2% work from home.
1.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.5 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Households without a car
- 1.5%
How people in Austell get to work
| Means of transportation | Austell | Cobb County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.1% (±6.9 points) | 64.8% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.2% (±7.0 points) | 7.7% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.6% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±2.0 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.2% (±5.1 points) | 23.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Austell, the average commute is not measurably different from Cobb County (29.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Austell, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cobb County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cobb County, Austell ranks 3 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 164 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Austell
| Vehicles available | Austell | Cobb County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% (±1.6 points) | 3.9% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.8% (±9.9 points) | 31.3% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.5% (±10.6 points) | 42.0% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.3% (±7.4 points) | 22.8% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Austell, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cobb County (3.9%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (5.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Austell
| Austell | Cobb County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.2% (±5.1 points) | 23.6% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±1.9 points) | 98.4% (±0.2 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.1% (±4.1 points) | 96.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Austell, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cobb County (96.1%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (91.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Austell
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austell | — | 30.5 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Lithia Springs | 2.6 mi | 29.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Powder Springs | 3.8 mi | 33.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Mableton | 3.9 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Douglasville | 6.6 mi | 32.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hiram | 7.8 mi | 45.5 minutes (±15.8) | Not measurably different |
| Smyrna | 7.9 mi | 29.8 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fair Oaks | 9.0 mi | 26.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Vinings | 10 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Vinings, GA (23.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cobb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powder Springs | 33.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 2 | Mableton | 30.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 3 | Austell | 30.5 minutes (±5.4) |
| 4 | Acworth | 30.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 | Smyrna | 29.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 6 | Kennesaw | 28.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 7 | Marietta | 27.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 8 | Fair Oaks | 26.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 9 | Vinings | 23.7 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 9 of 10 places in Cobb 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 Austell
How long is the average commute in Austell?
Workers who live in Austell, GA take an average of 30.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Austell without a car?
1.5% of households in Austell have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Austell?
13.2% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Austell worked from home, and 95.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Austell city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Austell city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Austell city, Georgia
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Austell city, Georgia (place:04252, in state:13).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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