How long is the commute from Chattanooga, TN?
Workers who live in Chattanooga, TN take an average of 18.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
13.6% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.5 minutes (±0.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in Chattanooga get to work
| Means of transportation | Chattanooga | Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.6% (±1.4 points) | 74.2% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±0.9 points) | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.3 points) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±0.4 points) | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.6% (±1.1 points) | 14.3% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Chattanooga, the average commute is lower than in Hamilton County (22.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chattanooga, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hamilton County (0.6%).
It is also higher than in Tennessee (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hamilton County, Chattanooga ranks 17 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 382 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chattanooga
| Vehicles available | Chattanooga | Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±1.1 points) | 5.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% (±1.5 points) | 32.0% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% (±1.4 points) | 39.2% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.6% (±1.1 points) | 23.0% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Chattanooga, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Hamilton County (5.8%).
It is also higher than in Tennessee (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Chattanooga
| Chattanooga | Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.6% (±1.1 points) | 14.3% (±0.8 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±0.7 points) | 95.7% (±0.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±0.9 points) | 91.5% (±0.6 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Chattanooga, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Hamilton County (91.5%).
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 Chattanooga
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | — | 18.5 minutes (±0.5) | — |
| Ridgeside | 2.1 mi | 17.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Red Bank | 4.2 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| East Ridge | 4.9 mi | 21.0 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Lakeview | 6.1 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Rossville | 6.7 mi | 52.7 minutes (±31.1) | Higher |
| Harrison | 7.0 mi | 26.5 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Signal Mountain | 7.5 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Walden | 7.6 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Ridge, TN (21.0 minutes), Rossville, GA (52.7 minutes), Harrison, TN (26.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hamilton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Walden | 25.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 12 | Middle Valley | 24.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 13 | Collegedale | 21.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 14 | East Ridge | 21.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 15 | Lookout Mountain | 19.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 16 | Red Bank | 18.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 17 | Chattanooga | 18.5 minutes (±0.5) |
| 18 | Ridgeside | 17.8 minutes (±4.9) |
Showing 8 of 18 places in Hamilton 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 Chattanooga
How long is the average commute in Chattanooga?
Workers who live in Chattanooga, TN take an average of 18.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chattanooga without a car?
8.6% of households in Chattanooga have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chattanooga?
13.6% (±1.1 points) of workers who live in Chattanooga worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chattanooga city, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chattanooga city, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chattanooga city, Tennessee
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 Chattanooga city, Tennessee (place:14000, in state:47).
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 last updated on .
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