How long is the commute from Irondale, GA?
Workers who live in Irondale, GA take an average of 39.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
13.6% work from home.
5.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 39.9 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Households without a car
- 5.5%
How people in Irondale get to work
| Means of transportation | Irondale | Clayton County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.0% (±7.4 points) | 71.6% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.6% (±7.3 points) | 12.3% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 2.1% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.6% (±6.0 points) | 10.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Irondale, the average commute is higher than in Clayton County (31.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Irondale, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Clayton County (2.1%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Clayton County, Irondale ranks 1 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 30 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Irondale
| Vehicles available | Irondale | Clayton County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% (±4.0 points) | 7.1% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.0% (±8.5 points) | 38.7% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.2% (±6.8 points) | 33.6% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.3% (±8.5 points) | 20.6% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Irondale, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Clayton County (7.1%).
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 Irondale
| Irondale | Clayton County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.6% (±6.0 points) | 10.6% (±0.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.7% (±0.5 points) | 96.2% (±0.6 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.6% (±6.3 points) | 91.3% (±1.1 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Irondale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Clayton County (91.3%).
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 Irondale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irondale | — | 39.9 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Bonanza | 2.3 mi | 30.2 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Jonesboro | 2.7 mi | 34.6 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lovejoy | 3.8 mi | 34.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Riverdale | 6.2 mi | 28.3 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Fayetteville | 6.6 mi | 32.8 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Morrow | 6.8 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Stockbridge | 8.2 mi | 31.0 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Hampton | 8.2 mi | 33.1 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bonanza, GA (30.2 minutes), Riverdale, GA (28.3 minutes), Fayetteville, GA (32.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clayton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irondale | 39.9 minutes (±4.7) |
| 2 | Jonesboro | 34.6 minutes (±5.7) |
| 3 | Lovejoy | 34.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | Conley | 33.1 minutes (±5.7) |
| 5 | Bonanza | 30.2 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | Forest Park | 29.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Riverdale | 28.3 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 7 of 9 places in Clayton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Irondale is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Irondale
How long is the average commute in Irondale?
Workers who live in Irondale, GA take an average of 39.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Irondale without a car?
5.5% of households in Irondale have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Irondale?
13.6% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Irondale worked from home, and 90.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Irondale CDP, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Irondale CDP, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Irondale CDP, Georgia
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Irondale CDP, Georgia (place:41347, in state:13).
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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