How long is the commute from Lithonia, GA?
Workers who live in Lithonia, GA take an average of 42.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.8% of workers drive alone to work.
9.9% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
6.2% work from home.
27.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 42.2 minutes (±10.0)
- Public transportation
- 9.9%
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Households without a car
- 27.3%
How people in Lithonia get to work
| Means of transportation | Lithonia | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.8% (±11.2 points) | 61.4% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.4% (±7.3 points) | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 9.9% (±7.0 points) | 3.7% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±4.1 points) | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.5% (±4.6 points) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.2% (±3.9 points) | 22.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Lithonia, the average commute is higher than in DeKalb County (30.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lithonia, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from DeKalb County (3.7%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In DeKalb County, Lithonia ranks 1 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 21 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lithonia
| Vehicles available | Lithonia | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 27.3% (±11.9 points) | 7.3% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.5% (±13.6 points) | 40.3% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 14.6% (±8.6 points) | 36.1% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.6% (±9.0 points) | 16.3% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Lithonia, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in DeKalb County (7.3%).
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 Lithonia
| Lithonia | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.2% (±3.9 points) | 22.6% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±5.5 points) | 96.9% (±0.4 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.6% (±8.1 points) | 93.7% (±0.5 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Lithonia, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from DeKalb County (93.7%).
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 Lithonia
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithonia | — | 42.2 minutes (±10.0) | — |
| Stonecrest | 3.2 mi | 36.0 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Redan | 3.9 mi | 34.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeview Estates | 4.0 mi | 35.2 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Stone Mountain | 7.3 mi | 26.2 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Pine Lake | 7.9 mi | 31.0 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Conyers | 8.0 mi | 28.0 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Belvedere Park | 9.2 mi | 30.2 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Mountain Park (community) | 9.4 mi | 32.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Stone Mountain, GA (26.2 minutes), Pine Lake, GA (31.0 minutes), Conyers, GA (28.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lithonia | 42.2 minutes (±10.0) |
| 2 | Panthersville | 37.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 | Stonecrest | 36.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 4 | Redan | 34.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | Candler-McAfee | 32.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 6 | Clarkston | 31.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Pine Lake | 31.0 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 7 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 Lithonia
How long is the average commute in Lithonia?
Workers who live in Lithonia, GA take an average of 42.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lithonia without a car?
27.3% of households in Lithonia have no vehicle, and 9.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lithonia?
6.2% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Lithonia worked from home, and 87.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lithonia city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lithonia city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lithonia city, 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 Lithonia city, Georgia (place:46860, in state:13).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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