How long is the commute from Marietta, GA?
Workers who live in Marietta, GA take an average of 27.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
19.3% work from home.
8.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.5 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 19.3%
- Households without a car
- 8.8%
How people in Marietta get to work
| Means of transportation | Marietta | Cobb County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.2% (±2.8 points) | 64.8% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±1.9 points) | 7.7% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.3 points) | 0.6% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±0.9 points) | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.8% (±1.4 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.3% (±2.5 points) | 23.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Marietta, the average commute is lower than in Cobb County (29.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Marietta, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cobb County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cobb County, Marietta ranks 7 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 273 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Marietta
| Vehicles available | Marietta | Cobb County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% (±2.0 points) | 3.9% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.7% (±2.8 points) | 31.3% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% (±3.0 points) | 42.0% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.8% (±2.1 points) | 22.8% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Marietta, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Cobb County (3.9%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Marietta
| Marietta | Cobb County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.3% (±2.5 points) | 23.6% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±0.9 points) | 98.4% (±0.2 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±1.4 points) | 96.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Marietta, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Cobb County (96.1%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Marietta
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta | — | 27.5 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Fair Oaks | 2.3 mi | 26.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Kennesaw State University | 6.3 mi | 15.0 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Smyrna | 6.5 mi | 29.8 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Kennesaw | 6.6 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Vinings | 7.8 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Mableton | 9.9 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Powder Springs | 10 mi | 33.3 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Sandy Springs | 10 mi | 25.8 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kennesaw State University, GA (15.0 minutes), Vinings, GA (23.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Smyrna, GA (29.8 minutes), Mableton, GA (30.7 minutes), Powder Springs, GA (33.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cobb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powder Springs | 33.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 2 | Mableton | 30.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 3 | Austell | 30.5 minutes (±5.4) |
| 4 | Acworth | 30.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 | Smyrna | 29.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 6 | Kennesaw | 28.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 7 | Marietta | 27.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 8 | Fair Oaks | 26.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 9 | Vinings | 23.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 10 | Kennesaw State University | 15.0 minutes (±3.8) |
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 Marietta
How long is the average commute in Marietta?
Workers who live in Marietta, GA take an average of 27.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Marietta without a car?
8.8% of households in Marietta have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Marietta?
19.3% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Marietta worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marietta city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marietta city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marietta 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 Marietta city, Georgia (place:49756, 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 last updated on .
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