How long is the commute from Sandy Springs, GA?
Workers who live in Sandy Springs, GA take an average of 25.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.7% of workers drive alone to work.
2.9% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
31.9% work from home.
7.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.8 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 2.9%
- Work from home
- 31.9%
- Households without a car
- 7.2%
How people in Sandy Springs get to work
| Means of transportation | Sandy Springs | Fulton County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.7% (±2.1 points) | 56.7% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.5% (±0.8 points) | 5.5% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.9% (±0.9 points) | 3.8% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.4 points) | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±0.6 points) | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 31.9% (±2.0 points) | 29.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Sandy Springs, the average commute is lower than in Fulton County (27.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sandy Springs, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fulton County (3.8%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Fulton County, Sandy Springs ranks 13 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 332 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sandy Springs
| Vehicles available | Sandy Springs | Fulton County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% (±1.5 points) | 10.0% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.2% (±2.3 points) | 42.3% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% (±2.1 points) | 34.0% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.7% (±1.1 points) | 13.6% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Sandy Springs, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Fulton County (10.0%).
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 Sandy Springs
| Sandy Springs | Fulton County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 31.9% (±2.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% (±0.5 points) | 97.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.8% (±1.4 points) | 93.5% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sandy Springs, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Fulton County (93.5%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sandy Springs
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Springs | — | 25.8 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Dunwoody | 3.3 mi | 24.9 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Brookhaven | 5.1 mi | 25.1 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Chamblee | 5.2 mi | 25.3 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Doraville | 5.9 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Roswell | 7.5 mi | 26.9 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Vinings | 7.6 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| North Druid Hills | 8.1 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Peachtree Corners | 8.2 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Druid Hills, GA (22.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Fulton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Milton | 28.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 8 | Roswell | 26.9 minutes (±1.0) |
| 9 | Palmetto | 26.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 | Mountain Park | 26.6 minutes (±5.3) |
| 11 | Atlanta | 26.5 minutes (±0.7) |
| 12 | Alpharetta | 26.3 minutes (±1.1) |
| 13 | Sandy Springs | 25.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 14 | Hapeville | 23.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 15 | College Park | 21.2 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 9 of 15 places in Fulton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Sandy Springs
How long is the average commute in Sandy Springs?
Workers who live in Sandy Springs, GA take an average of 25.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sandy Springs without a car?
7.2% of households in Sandy Springs have no vehicle, and 2.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sandy Springs?
31.9% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Sandy Springs worked from home, and 94.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandy Springs city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandy Springs city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandy Springs 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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Figures last updated on .
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