How long is the commute from Mountain City, GA?
Workers who live in Mountain City, GA take an average of 32.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
9.6% work from home.
5.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.5 minutes (±12.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Households without a car
- 5.4%
How people in Mountain City get to work
| Means of transportation | Mountain City | Rabun County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.6% (±11.4 points) | 69.5% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.5% (±10.6 points) | 12.0% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±9.9 points) | 0.0% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±2.7 points) | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±3.4 points) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.6% (±5.8 points) | 16.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Mountain City, the average commute is not measurably different from Rabun County (23.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mountain City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Rabun County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Rabun County, Mountain City ranks 1 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 124 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mountain City
| Vehicles available | Mountain City | Rabun County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% (±4.2 points) | 4.5% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.7% (±11.5 points) | 26.7% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.2% (±9.3 points) | 42.2% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.8% (±12.0 points) | 26.7% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Mountain City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Rabun County (4.5%).
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 Mountain City
| Mountain City | Rabun County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.6% (±5.8 points) | 16.0% (±3.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.5% (±7.1 points) | 95.0% (±1.7 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 77.8% (±11.5 points) | 90.8% (±1.9 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Mountain City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Rabun County (90.8%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (91.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mountain City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain City | — | 32.5 minutes (±12.8) | — |
| Clayton | 3.3 mi | 14.2 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Dillard | 3.5 mi | 25.5 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Sky Valley | 5.1 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Tiger | 6.0 mi | 13.8 minutes (±5.7) | Lower |
| Tallulah Falls | 14 mi | 25.7 minutes (±12.1) | Not measurably different |
| Highlands | 14 mi | 14.6 minutes (±8.3) | Lower |
| Franklin | 18 mi | 23.1 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hiawassee | 21 mi | 13.3 minutes (±4.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clayton, GA (14.2 minutes), Tiger, GA (13.8 minutes), Highlands, NC (14.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Rabun County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain City | 32.5 minutes (±12.8) |
| 2 | Tallulah Falls | 25.7 minutes (±12.1) |
| 3 | Dillard | 25.5 minutes (±8.5) |
| 4 | Sky Valley | 21.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Clayton | 14.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Tiger | 13.8 minutes (±5.7) |
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 Mountain City
How long is the average commute in Mountain City?
Workers who live in Mountain City, GA take an average of 32.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mountain City without a car?
5.4% of households in Mountain City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mountain City?
9.6% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Mountain City worked from home, and 77.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain City town, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain City town, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain City town, 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 Mountain City town, Georgia (place:53116, 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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