How long is the commute from Valdosta, GA?
Workers who live in Valdosta, GA take an average of 16.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
6.2% work from home.
9.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.1 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Households without a car
- 9.5%
How people in Valdosta get to work
| Means of transportation | Valdosta | Lowndes County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.0% (±3.1 points) | 81.3% | 70.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±2.3 points) | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±1.1 points) | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±1.0 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.2% (±1.7 points) | 6.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Valdosta, the average commute is lower than in Lowndes County (19.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Georgia (28.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Valdosta, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lowndes County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lowndes County, Valdosta ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 571 of 595.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Valdosta
| Vehicles available | Valdosta | Lowndes County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% (±2.2 points) | 6.5% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.2% (±3.6 points) | 35.1% | 32.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.7% (±3.0 points) | 36.4% | 37.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.6% (±1.9 points) | 22.0% | 23.9% | 21.9% |
In Valdosta, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lowndes County (6.5%).
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 Valdosta
| Valdosta | Lowndes County | Georgia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.2% (±1.7 points) | 6.5% (±1.3 points) | 15.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±1.6 points) | 95.3% (±0.9 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.8% (±2.5 points) | 84.7% (±1.4 points) | 91.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Valdosta, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Lowndes County (84.7%).
It is also lower than in Georgia (91.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Valdosta
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta | — | 16.1 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Remerton | 1.8 mi | 16.5 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bemiss | 6.6 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Dasher | 8.2 mi | 21.0 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Moody AFB | 9.7 mi | 7.8 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Hahira | 11 mi | 23.2 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Lake Park | 13 mi | 24.7 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Morven | 15 mi | 29.4 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Cecil | 15 mi | 23.7 minutes (±7.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Moody AFB, GA (7.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bemiss, GA (22.6 minutes), Hahira, GA (23.2 minutes), Lake Park, GA (24.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lowndes County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Park | 24.7 minutes (±4.4) |
| 2 | Hahira | 23.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 | Bemiss | 22.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Dasher | 21.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 5 | Remerton | 16.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | Valdosta | 16.1 minutes (±0.9) |
| 7 | Moody AFB | 7.8 minutes (±2.0) |
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 Valdosta
How long is the average commute in Valdosta?
Workers who live in Valdosta, GA take an average of 16.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Valdosta without a car?
9.5% of households in Valdosta have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Valdosta?
6.2% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Valdosta worked from home, and 80.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valdosta city, Georgia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valdosta city, Georgia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valdosta 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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