How long is the commute from Athens, TN?
Workers who live in Athens, TN take an average of 21.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
4.9% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.7 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Athens get to work
| Means of transportation | Athens | McMinn County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.9% (±4.7 points) | 84.1% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±3.1 points) | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±1.3 points) | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.2 points) | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.9% (±2.4 points) | 5.8% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Athens, the average commute is lower than in McMinn County (24.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Athens, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McMinn County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In McMinn County, Athens ranks 4 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 318 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Athens
| Vehicles available | Athens | McMinn County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±2.1 points) | 4.2% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.7% (±5.0 points) | 24.3% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.4% (±4.8 points) | 38.5% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.1% (±4.4 points) | 33.0% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Athens, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McMinn County (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Athens
| Athens | McMinn County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.9% (±2.4 points) | 5.8% (±1.4 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±1.7 points) | 92.9% (±1.3 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±2.3 points) | 87.8% (±1.5 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Athens, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in McMinn County (87.8%).
It is also higher than in Tennessee (89.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Athens
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | — | 21.7 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Niota | 5.2 mi | 25.7 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Englewood | 7.0 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Etowah | 9.3 mi | 20.7 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Decatur | 12 mi | 25.2 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sweetwater | 12 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Calhoun | 13 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Madisonville | 14 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Charleston | 15 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Charleston, TN (27.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McMinn County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niota | 25.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 2 | Calhoun | 24.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 3 | Englewood | 22.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 4 | Athens | 21.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 5 | Etowah | 20.7 minutes (±4.7) |
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 Athens
How long is the average commute in Athens?
Workers who live in Athens, TN take an average of 21.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Athens without a car?
4.9% of households in Athens have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Athens?
4.9% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Athens worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens city, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens city, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Athens city, Tennessee
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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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