How long is the commute from Fairburn, GA?
Workers who live in Fairburn, GA take an average of 32.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
20.5% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.9 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 20.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in Fairburn get to work
| Means of transportation | Fairburn | Fulton County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.3% (±6.5 points) | 56.7% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±2.8 points) | 5.5% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±1.7 points) | 3.8% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.1 points) | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.5% (±6.7 points) | 29.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Fairburn, the average commute is higher than in Fulton County (27.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fairburn, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Fulton County (3.8%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Fulton County, Fairburn ranks 2 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 110 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fairburn
| Vehicles available | Fairburn | Fulton County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±1.8 points) | 10.0% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.3% (±7.4 points) | 42.3% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% (±6.8 points) | 34.0% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.5% (±5.9 points) | 13.6% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Fairburn, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Fulton County (10.0%).
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 Fairburn
| Fairburn | Fulton County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.5% (±6.7 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±1.0 points) | 97.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±2.7 points) | 93.5% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fairburn, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Fulton County (93.5%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fairburn
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairburn | — | 32.9 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Union City | 3.5 mi | 29.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Tyrone | 5.0 mi | 31.6 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Palmetto | 5.0 mi | 26.7 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| South Fulton | 6.1 mi | 32.5 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Chattahoochee Hills | 9.4 mi | 36.5 minutes (±10.2) | Not measurably different |
| Fayetteville | 9.5 mi | 32.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| College Park | 9.6 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Riverdale | 10 mi | 28.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Palmetto, GA (26.7 minutes), College Park, GA (21.2 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) |
Showing 8 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 Fairburn
How long is the average commute in Fairburn?
Workers who live in Fairburn, GA take an average of 32.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fairburn without a car?
2.5% of households in Fairburn have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fairburn?
20.5% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in Fairburn worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairburn city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairburn city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairburn 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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