How long is the commute from East Point, GA?
Workers who live in East Point, GA take an average of 30.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.1% of workers drive alone to work.
7.2% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
19.9% work from home.
13.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.2 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 7.2%
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Households without a car
- 13.7%
How people in East Point get to work
| Means of transportation | East Point | Fulton County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.1% (±4.1 points) | 56.7% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±1.9 points) | 5.5% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.2% (±2.0 points) | 3.8% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.0 points) | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±2.0 points) | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.9% (±3.1 points) | 29.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In East Point, the average commute is not measurably different from Fulton County (27.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In East Point, 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, East Point ranks 4 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 175 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in East Point
| Vehicles available | East Point | Fulton County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.7% (±3.5 points) | 10.0% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.1% (±4.6 points) | 42.3% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.4% (±4.8 points) | 34.0% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.8% (±2.3 points) | 13.6% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In East Point, 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 East Point
| East Point | Fulton County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.9% (±3.1 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.3 points) | 97.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.2% (±2.6 points) | 93.5% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In East Point, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in 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 East Point
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Point | — | 30.2 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| College Park | 2.1 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Hapeville | 3.7 mi | 23.0 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| South Fulton | 6.8 mi | 32.5 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Atlanta | 7.0 mi | 26.5 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Union City | 7.4 mi | 29.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Park | 7.5 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Riverdale | 8.2 mi | 28.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Conley | 8.2 mi | 33.1 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: College Park, GA (21.2 minutes), Hapeville, GA (23.0 minutes), Atlanta, GA (26.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chattahoochee Hills | 36.5 minutes (±10.2) |
| 2 | Fairburn | 32.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 3 | South Fulton | 32.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 4 | East Point | 30.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 5 | Johns Creek | 30.1 minutes (±1.2) |
| 6 | Union City | 29.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 7 | Milton | 28.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 8 | Roswell | 26.9 minutes (±1.0) |
| 9 | Palmetto | 26.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 | Mountain Park | 26.6 minutes (±5.3) |
Showing 10 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 East Point
How long is the average commute in East Point?
Workers who live in East Point, GA take an average of 30.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in East Point without a car?
13.7% of households in East Point have no vehicle, and 7.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in East Point?
19.9% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in East Point worked from home, and 90.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Point city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Point city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Point 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 last updated on .
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