How long is the commute from Sky Valley, GA?
Workers who live in Sky Valley, GA take an average of 21.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
23.2% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.9 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 23.2%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Sky Valley get to work
| Means of transportation | Sky Valley | Rabun County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.7% (±16.4 points) | 69.5% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±6.9 points) | 12.0% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±13.6 points) | 0.0% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±13.6 points) | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.8 points) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.2% (±12.5 points) | 16.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Sky Valley, the average commute is not measurably different from Rabun County (23.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sky Valley, 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, Sky Valley ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 468 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sky Valley
| Vehicles available | Sky Valley | Rabun County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±10.7 points) | 4.5% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 62.2% (±15.3 points) | 26.7% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.5% (±12.8 points) | 42.2% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.3% (±5.8 points) | 26.7% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Sky Valley, 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 Sky Valley
| Sky Valley | Rabun County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.2% (±12.5 points) | 16.0% (±3.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.3% (±1.1 points) | 95.0% (±1.7 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.3% (±2.5 points) | 90.8% (±1.9 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sky Valley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Rabun County (90.8%).
It is also higher than in Georgia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sky Valley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Valley | — | 21.9 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Dillard | 2.8 mi | 25.5 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain City | 5.1 mi | 32.5 minutes (±12.8) | Not measurably different |
| Clayton | 8.5 mi | 14.2 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Highlands | 9.1 mi | 14.6 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Tiger | 11 mi | 13.8 minutes (±5.7) | Lower |
| Franklin | 14 mi | 23.1 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Tallulah Falls | 18 mi | 25.7 minutes (±12.1) | Not measurably different |
| Salem | 21 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clayton, GA (14.2 minutes), Tiger, GA (13.8 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 Sky Valley
How long is the average commute in Sky Valley?
Workers who live in Sky Valley, GA take an average of 21.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sky Valley without a car?
0.0% of households in Sky Valley have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sky Valley?
23.2% (±12.5 points) of workers who live in Sky Valley worked from home, and 98.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sky Valley city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sky Valley city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sky Valley 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 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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