How long is the commute from Brookhaven, GA?
Workers who live in Brookhaven, GA take an average of 25.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.6% of workers drive alone to work.
3.2% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
29.5% work from home.
7.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.1 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 3.2%
- Work from home
- 29.5%
- Households without a car
- 7.0%
How people in Brookhaven get to work
| Means of transportation | Brookhaven | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 55.6% (±3.0 points) | 61.4% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.9% (±1.9 points) | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.2% (±0.9 points) | 3.7% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±0.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±1.2 points) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 29.5% (±2.6 points) | 22.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Brookhaven, the average commute is lower than in DeKalb County (30.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brookhaven, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from DeKalb County (3.7%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In DeKalb County, Brookhaven ranks 18 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 350 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brookhaven
| Vehicles available | Brookhaven | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% (±2.0 points) | 7.3% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.3% (±2.5 points) | 40.3% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% (±2.5 points) | 36.1% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.6% (±1.6 points) | 16.3% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Brookhaven, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from DeKalb County (7.3%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Brookhaven
| Brookhaven | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 29.5% (±2.6 points) | 22.6% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±1.7 points) | 96.9% (±0.4 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.5% (±1.0 points) | 93.7% (±0.5 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Brookhaven, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in DeKalb County (93.7%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Brookhaven
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven | — | 25.1 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Chamblee | 2.4 mi | 25.3 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| North Druid Hills | 3.1 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| North Decatur | 4.8 mi | 24.9 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Doraville | 5.0 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sandy Springs | 5.1 mi | 25.8 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Druid Hills | 5.5 mi | 25.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Dunwoody | 5.6 mi | 24.9 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Scottdale | 6.2 mi | 30.1 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Druid Hills, GA (22.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Scottdale, GA (30.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across DeKalb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tucker | 28.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 13 | Doraville | 28.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 14 | Stone Mountain | 26.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 15 | Decatur | 25.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 16 | Druid Hills | 25.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 17 | Chamblee | 25.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 18 | Brookhaven | 25.1 minutes (±0.9) |
| 19 (tie) | Dunwoody | 24.9 minutes (±0.9) |
| 19 (tie) | North Decatur | 24.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 21 | North Druid Hills | 22.8 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 10 of 21 places in DeKalb 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 Brookhaven
How long is the average commute in Brookhaven?
Workers who live in Brookhaven, GA take an average of 25.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brookhaven without a car?
7.0% of households in Brookhaven have no vehicle, and 3.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brookhaven?
29.5% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Brookhaven worked from home, and 96.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookhaven city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookhaven city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookhaven 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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