How long is the commute from Riverdale, GA?
Workers who live in Riverdale, GA take an average of 28.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.2% of workers drive alone to work.
5.6% take public transportation.
5.6% of workers walk to work.
11.9% work from home.
13.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.3 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 5.6%
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Households without a car
- 13.3%
How people in Riverdale get to work
| Means of transportation | Riverdale | Clayton County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.2% (±7.0 points) | 71.6% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±2.9 points) | 12.3% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.6% (±3.3 points) | 2.1% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.6% (±4.5 points) | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.8% (±4.6 points) | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.9% (±3.8 points) | 10.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Riverdale, the average commute is not measurably different from Clayton County (31.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Riverdale, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Clayton County (2.1%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Clayton County, Riverdale ranks 7 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 250 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Riverdale
| Vehicles available | Riverdale | Clayton County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.3% (±4.9 points) | 7.1% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.1% (±7.6 points) | 38.7% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.9% (±6.6 points) | 33.6% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.7% (±6.8 points) | 20.6% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Riverdale, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Clayton County (7.1%).
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 Riverdale
| Riverdale | Clayton County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.9% (±3.8 points) | 10.6% (±0.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% (±3.3 points) | 96.2% (±0.6 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.5% (±3.5 points) | 91.3% (±1.1 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Riverdale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Clayton County (91.3%).
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 Riverdale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale | — | 28.3 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Jonesboro | 4.4 mi | 34.6 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Morrow | 4.5 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Park | 5.0 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lake City | 5.0 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Irondale | 6.2 mi | 39.9 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| College Park | 6.2 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Hapeville | 6.7 mi | 23.0 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Conley | 7.0 mi | 33.1 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: College Park, GA (21.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: 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 Clayton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irondale | 39.9 minutes (±4.7) |
| 2 | Jonesboro | 34.6 minutes (±5.7) |
| 3 | Lovejoy | 34.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | Conley | 33.1 minutes (±5.7) |
| 5 | Bonanza | 30.2 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | Forest Park | 29.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Riverdale | 28.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 8 | Morrow | 26.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Lake City | 24.6 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 Riverdale
How long is the average commute in Riverdale?
Workers who live in Riverdale, GA take an average of 28.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Riverdale without a car?
13.3% of households in Riverdale have no vehicle, and 5.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Riverdale?
11.9% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Riverdale worked from home, and 92.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverdale city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverdale city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverdale city, Georgia
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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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