How long is the commute from McDonough, GA?
Workers who live in McDonough, GA take an average of 32.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
11.9% work from home.
5.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.5 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.3%
How people in McDonough get to work
| Means of transportation | McDonough | Henry County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.3% (±4.1 points) | 73.8% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±2.4 points) | 8.2% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.0 points) | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.9% (±3.2 points) | 15.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In McDonough, the average commute is not measurably different from Henry County (33.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In McDonough, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Henry County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Henry County, McDonough ranks 4 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 123 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in McDonough
| Vehicles available | McDonough | Henry County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% (±2.3 points) | 2.4% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.1% (±4.7 points) | 29.3% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±4.4 points) | 39.5% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.1% (±3.8 points) | 28.9% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In McDonough, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Henry County (2.4%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (5.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in McDonough
| McDonough | Henry County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.9% (±3.2 points) | 15.6% (±1.1 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±1.1 points) | 97.8% (±0.6 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.6% (±1.7 points) | 94.3% (±1.0 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In McDonough, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Henry County (94.3%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near McDonough
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonough | — | 32.5 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Locust Grove | 7.1 mi | 34.8 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Heron Bay | 7.5 mi | 44.3 minutes (±10.3) | Higher |
| Stockbridge | 7.7 mi | 31.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hampton | 9.6 mi | 33.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lovejoy | 9.7 mi | 34.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Jenkinsburg | 11 mi | 31.9 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bonanza | 11 mi | 30.2 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Irondale | 13 mi | 39.9 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Heron Bay, GA (44.3 minutes), Irondale, GA (39.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Henry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heron Bay | 44.3 minutes (±10.3) |
| 2 | Locust Grove | 34.8 minutes (±6.7) |
| 3 | Hampton | 33.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 4 | McDonough | 32.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 | Stockbridge | 31.0 minutes (±2.6) |
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 McDonough
How long is the average commute in McDonough?
Workers who live in McDonough, GA take an average of 32.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in McDonough without a car?
5.3% of households in McDonough have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in McDonough?
11.9% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in McDonough worked from home, and 95.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McDonough city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McDonough city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McDonough city, Georgia
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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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