How long is the commute from Dunwoody, GA?
Workers who live in Dunwoody, GA take an average of 24.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.7% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
33.9% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.9 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.7%
- Work from home
- 33.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Dunwoody get to work
| Means of transportation | Dunwoody | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 55.1% (±3.2 points) | 61.4% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±1.8 points) | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% (±0.7 points) | 3.7% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.6 points) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 33.9% (±3.0 points) | 22.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in DeKalb County (3.7%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In DeKalb County, Dunwoody ranks 19 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 360 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dunwoody
| Vehicles available | Dunwoody | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±1.2 points) | 7.3% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.6% (±2.9 points) | 40.3% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% (±2.8 points) | 36.1% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.5% (±1.4 points) | 16.3% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Dunwoody, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in DeKalb County (7.3%).
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 Dunwoody
| Dunwoody | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 33.9% (±3.0 points) | 22.6% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±0.8 points) | 96.9% (±0.4 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.7% (±0.9 points) | 93.7% (±0.5 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Dunwoody, 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 Dunwoody
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunwoody | — | 24.9 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Sandy Springs | 3.3 mi | 25.8 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Doraville | 3.4 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Chamblee | 4.2 mi | 25.3 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Peachtree Corners | 4.9 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Brookhaven | 5.6 mi | 25.1 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Norcross | 6.1 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Roswell | 7.1 mi | 26.9 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Berkeley Lake | 7.8 mi | 26.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Norcross, GA (27.6 minutes), Roswell, GA (26.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 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 Dunwoody
How long is the average commute in Dunwoody?
Workers who live in Dunwoody, GA take an average of 24.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dunwoody without a car?
3.5% of households in Dunwoody have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dunwoody?
33.9% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Dunwoody worked from home, and 96.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dunwoody city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dunwoody city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dunwoody 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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Figures last updated on .
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