How long is the commute from Clayton, GA?
Workers who live in Clayton, GA take an average of 14.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
16.6% work from home.
16.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.2 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.6%
- Households without a car
- 16.5%
How people in Clayton get to work
| Means of transportation | Clayton | Rabun County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.5% (±9.6 points) | 69.5% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.9% (±8.1 points) | 12.0% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 0.0% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±3.1 points) | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±3.0 points) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.6% (±9.2 points) | 16.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Clayton, the average commute is lower than in Rabun County (23.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Clayton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Rabun County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Rabun County, Clayton ranks 5 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 582 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Clayton
| Vehicles available | Clayton | Rabun County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.5% (±7.8 points) | 4.5% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.2% (±8.5 points) | 26.7% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% (±9.8 points) | 42.2% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.8% (±6.3 points) | 26.7% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Clayton, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Rabun County (4.5%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (5.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Clayton
| Clayton | Rabun County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.6% (±9.2 points) | 16.0% (±3.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.5% (±7.9 points) | 95.0% (±1.7 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.0% (±9.2 points) | 90.8% (±1.9 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Clayton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Rabun County (90.8%).
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 Clayton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton | — | 14.2 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Tiger | 2.7 mi | 13.8 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain City | 3.3 mi | 32.5 minutes (±12.8) | Higher |
| Dillard | 6.7 mi | 25.5 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
| Sky Valley | 8.5 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Tallulah Falls | 10 mi | 25.7 minutes (±12.1) | Not measurably different |
| Highlands | 17 mi | 14.6 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Clarkesville | 20 mi | 20.5 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Hiawassee | 20 mi | 13.3 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mountain City, GA (32.5 minutes), Dillard, GA (25.5 minutes), Sky Valley, GA (21.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Rabun County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain City | 32.5 minutes (±12.8) |
| 2 | Tallulah Falls | 25.7 minutes (±12.1) |
| 3 | Dillard | 25.5 minutes (±8.5) |
| 4 | Sky Valley | 21.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Clayton | 14.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Tiger | 13.8 minutes (±5.7) |
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 Clayton
How long is the average commute in Clayton?
Workers who live in Clayton, GA take an average of 14.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Clayton without a car?
16.5% of households in Clayton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Clayton?
16.6% (±9.2 points) of workers who live in Clayton worked from home, and 85.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clayton 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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