How long is the commute from Scottdale, GA?
Workers who live in Scottdale, GA take an average of 30.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.0% of workers drive alone to work.
2.2% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
20.2% work from home.
11.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.1 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 2.2%
- Work from home
- 20.2%
- Households without a car
- 11.6%
How people in Scottdale get to work
| Means of transportation | Scottdale | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.0% (±6.0 points) | 61.4% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±3.2 points) | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.2% (±1.6 points) | 3.7% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±2.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.6% (±2.4 points) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.2% (±5.5 points) | 22.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Scottdale, the average commute is not measurably different from DeKalb County (30.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Scottdale, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from DeKalb County (3.7%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In DeKalb County, Scottdale ranks 9 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 182 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Scottdale
| Vehicles available | Scottdale | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.6% (±3.9 points) | 7.3% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.8% (±5.8 points) | 40.3% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% (±5.7 points) | 36.1% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.7% (±3.7 points) | 16.3% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Scottdale, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in DeKalb County (7.3%).
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 Scottdale
| Scottdale | DeKalb County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.2% (±5.5 points) | 22.6% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±1.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.4 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.2% (±3.4 points) | 93.7% (±0.5 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Scottdale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from DeKalb County (93.7%).
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 Scottdale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottdale | — | 30.1 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| North Decatur | 1.5 mi | 24.9 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Avondale Estates | 1.8 mi | 30.0 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Clarkston | 1.9 mi | 31.2 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Decatur | 2.4 mi | 25.9 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Belvedere Park | 3.2 mi | 30.2 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Lake | 3.5 mi | 31.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Druid Hills | 3.7 mi | 25.4 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| North Druid Hills | 3.9 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Decatur, GA (24.9 minutes), Decatur, GA (25.9 minutes), Druid Hills, GA (25.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Stonecrest | 36.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 4 | Redan | 34.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | Candler-McAfee | 32.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 6 | Clarkston | 31.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Pine Lake | 31.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 8 | Belvedere Park | 30.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 9 | Scottdale | 30.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 | Avondale Estates | 30.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 11 | Gresham Park | 29.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 12 | Tucker | 28.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 13 | Doraville | 28.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 14 | Stone Mountain | 26.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 15 | Decatur | 25.9 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in DeKalb County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Scottdale 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 Scottdale
How long is the average commute in Scottdale?
Workers who live in Scottdale, GA take an average of 30.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Scottdale without a car?
11.6% of households in Scottdale have no vehicle, and 2.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Scottdale?
20.2% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Scottdale worked from home, and 93.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scottdale CDP, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scottdale CDP, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scottdale 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 Scottdale CDP, Georgia (place:69392, in state:13).
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 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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