How long is the commute from North Decatur, GA?
Workers who live in North Decatur, GA take an average of 24.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.6% of workers drive alone to work.
4.1% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
25.4% work from home.
8.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.9 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 4.1%
- Work from home
- 25.4%
- Households without a car
- 8.1%
How people in North Decatur get to work
| Means of transportation | North Decatur | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 59.6% (±4.9 points) | 61.4% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.8% (±2.6 points) | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.1% (±1.2 points) | 3.7% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.0 points) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.4% (±3.3 points) | 22.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In North Decatur, the average commute is lower than in DeKalb County (30.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In North Decatur, 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, North Decatur ranks 20 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 362 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in North Decatur
| Vehicles available | North Decatur | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% (±2.4 points) | 7.3% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.0% (±4.5 points) | 40.3% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% (±4.0 points) | 36.1% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.3% (±3.0 points) | 16.3% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In North Decatur, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from DeKalb County (7.3%).
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 North Decatur
| North Decatur | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.4% (±3.3 points) | 22.6% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±1.7 points) | 96.9% (±0.4 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.7% (±1.8 points) | 93.7% (±0.5 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In North Decatur, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in DeKalb County (93.7%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near North Decatur
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Decatur | — | 24.9 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Scottdale | 1.5 mi | 30.1 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| North Druid Hills | 2.3 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Decatur | 2.5 mi | 25.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Clarkston | 2.7 mi | 31.2 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Druid Hills | 2.8 mi | 25.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Avondale Estates | 3.0 mi | 30.0 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Belvedere Park | 4.4 mi | 30.2 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Brookhaven | 4.8 mi | 25.1 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Druid Hills, GA (22.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Scottdale, GA (30.1 minutes), Clarkston, GA (31.2 minutes), Avondale Estates, GA (30.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Stone Mountain | 26.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 15 | Decatur | 25.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 16 | Druid Hills | 25.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 17 | Chamblee | 25.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 18 | Brookhaven | 25.1 minutes (±0.9) |
| 19 (tie) | Dunwoody | 24.9 minutes (±0.9) |
| 19 (tie) | North Decatur | 24.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 21 | North Druid Hills | 22.8 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 8 of 21 places in DeKalb County, ranked from highest to lowest.
North Decatur 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 North Decatur
How long is the average commute in North Decatur?
Workers who live in North Decatur, GA take an average of 24.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in North Decatur without a car?
8.1% of households in North Decatur have no vehicle, and 4.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in North Decatur?
25.4% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in North Decatur worked from home, and 95.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Decatur CDP, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Decatur CDP, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Decatur 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 North Decatur CDP, Georgia (place:56112, in state:13).
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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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