How long is the commute from Tybee Island, GA?
Workers who live in Tybee Island, GA take an average of 26.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.6% of workers walk to work.
13.9% work from home.
0.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.1 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Households without a car
- 0.7%
How people in Tybee Island get to work
| Means of transportation | Tybee Island | Chatham County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.8% (±8.2 points) | 72.8% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.4% (±3.0 points) | 9.6% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.6% (±6.9 points) | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.4% (±4.1 points) | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.9% (±6.0 points) | 11.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Tybee Island, the average commute is not measurably different from Chatham County (23.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tybee Island, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chatham County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from Georgia (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Chatham County, Tybee Island ranks 6 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 318 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tybee Island
| Vehicles available | Tybee Island | Chatham County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 7.6% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.0% (±7.0 points) | 38.0% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.7% (±10.9 points) | 37.9% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.6% (±9.4 points) | 16.5% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Tybee Island, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Chatham County (7.6%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (5.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Tybee Island
| Tybee Island | Chatham County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.9% (±6.0 points) | 11.6% (±0.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±2.8 points) | 96.4% (±0.5 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.6% (±5.6 points) | 92.2% (±0.7 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Tybee Island, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chatham County (92.2%).
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 Tybee Island
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tybee Island | — | 26.1 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Wilmington Island | 7.0 mi | 28.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Whitemarsh Island | 9.3 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Dutch Island | 10 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Thunderbolt | 11 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Isle of Hope | 12 mi | 17.5 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Skidaway Island | 12 mi | 27.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hilton Head Island | 14 mi | 18.5 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Bluffton | 15 mi | 28.3 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Thunderbolt, GA (21.0 minutes), Isle of Hope, GA (17.5 minutes), Hilton Head Island, SC (18.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chatham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilmington Island | 28.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 2 | Bloomingdale | 28.1 minutes (±4.8) |
| 3 | Henderson | 27.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 4 | Skidaway Island | 27.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 5 | Port Wentworth | 26.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 6 | Tybee Island | 26.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 | Dutch Island | 24.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 8 | Pooler | 24.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 9 | Vernonburg | 23.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 10 | Whitemarsh Island | 22.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 11 | Georgetown (community) | 21.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 12 | Montgomery | 21.1 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 12 of 16 places in Chatham 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 Tybee Island
How long is the average commute in Tybee Island?
Workers who live in Tybee Island, GA take an average of 26.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tybee Island without a car?
0.7% of households in Tybee Island have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tybee Island?
13.9% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Tybee Island worked from home, and 93.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tybee Island city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tybee Island city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tybee Island city, Georgia
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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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