How long is the commute from Dalton, GA?
Workers who live in Dalton, GA take an average of 17.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
4.8% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.5 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Dalton get to work
| Means of transportation | Dalton | Whitfield County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.4% (±4.2 points) | 82.3% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.1% (±3.7 points) | 10.9% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.0 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.8% (±1.6 points) | 4.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Dalton, the average commute is lower than in Whitfield County (21.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dalton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Whitfield County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Whitfield County, Dalton ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 553 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dalton
| Vehicles available | Dalton | Whitfield County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±2.2 points) | 6.1% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.1% (±4.5 points) | 29.3% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.1% (±4.0 points) | 36.3% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.8% (±3.3 points) | 28.3% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Dalton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Whitfield County (6.1%).
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 Dalton
| Dalton | Whitfield County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.8% (±1.6 points) | 4.6% (±0.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±1.8 points) | 93.8% (±1.1 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.7% (±3.2 points) | 88.3% (±1.4 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Dalton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Whitfield County (88.3%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (91.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dalton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | — | 17.5 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Tunnel Hill | 7.1 mi | 28.8 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Varnell | 9.2 mi | 25.4 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Chatsworth | 11 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Eton | 12 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Cohutta | 13 mi | 29.4 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Resaca | 13 mi | 26.1 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Ringgold | 13 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Rock Spring | 15 mi | 28.5 minutes (±10.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tunnel Hill, GA (28.8 minutes), Varnell, GA (25.4 minutes), Chatsworth, GA (23.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Whitfield County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cohutta | 29.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 2 | Tunnel Hill | 28.8 minutes (±7.8) |
| 3 | Varnell | 25.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 4 | Dalton | 17.5 minutes (±1.0) |
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 Dalton
How long is the average commute in Dalton?
Workers who live in Dalton, GA take an average of 17.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dalton without a car?
8.0% of households in Dalton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dalton?
4.8% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Dalton worked from home, and 86.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dalton city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dalton city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dalton 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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