How long is the commute from College Park, GA?
Workers who live in College Park, GA take an average of 21.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.5% of workers drive alone to work.
8.7% take public transportation.
4.7% of workers walk to work.
13.6% work from home.
15.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.2 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 8.7%
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Households without a car
- 15.2%
How people in College Park get to work
| Means of transportation | College Park | Fulton County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 59.5% (±7.4 points) | 56.7% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±5.6 points) | 5.5% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 8.7% (±2.9 points) | 3.8% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.7% (±4.3 points) | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.3% (±1.9 points) | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.6% (±3.7 points) | 29.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In College Park, the average commute is lower than in Fulton County (27.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In College Park, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Fulton County (3.8%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (1.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Fulton County, College Park ranks 15 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 480 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in College Park
| Vehicles available | College Park | Fulton County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.2% (±4.6 points) | 10.0% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.6% (±7.4 points) | 42.3% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.5% (±6.2 points) | 34.0% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 5.7% (±2.3 points) | 13.6% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In College Park, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Fulton County (10.0%).
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 College Park
| College Park | Fulton County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.6% (±3.7 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±1.5 points) | 97.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.5% (±5.1 points) | 93.5% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In College Park, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Fulton County (93.5%).
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 College Park
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Park | — | 21.2 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| East Point | 2.1 mi | 30.2 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Hapeville | 3.4 mi | 23.0 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Riverdale | 6.2 mi | 28.3 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Forest Park | 6.2 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Union City | 6.6 mi | 29.1 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| South Fulton | 6.9 mi | 32.5 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Conley | 7.4 mi | 33.1 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Lake City | 7.4 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Point, GA (30.2 minutes), Riverdale, GA (28.3 minutes), Forest Park, GA (29.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 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 College Park
How long is the average commute in College Park?
Workers who live in College Park, GA take an average of 21.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in College Park without a car?
15.2% of households in College Park have no vehicle, and 8.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in College Park?
13.6% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in College Park worked from home, and 88.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — College Park city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — College Park city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — College Park city, Georgia
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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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