{"id":834,"date":"2023-11-28T20:25:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T20:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/?p=834"},"modified":"2024-10-08T09:49:06","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T14:49:06","slug":"7-best-places-in-atlanta-for-commuting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tomo.com\/blog\/7-best-places-in-atlanta-for-commuting\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Places in Atlanta for Commuting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Your Guide to Average Commute Times to Atlanta Suburbs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Susie Chow, Tomo\u2019s Lead Writer & Atlanta<\/a> resident, combines exclusive on the ground local insights with real estate expertise and economic data from Greg Schwartz, Tomo CEO & former Zillow President; Emanuel Santa-Donato, Head of Capital Markets & Interest Rate Forecaster; and Joel Monge, Head of Digital Production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Welcome to the Capital of the South where they say “all roads lead to Atlanta”! The city is accessible via Interstates 20, 75, 85, and Georgia 400, and there’s a convenient beltway that encircles the city in the form of I-285. But let’s talk real talk: Atlanta’s got that bustling charm, but traffic jams can be a buzzkill. According to Stacker<\/a>, Atlanta ranks 9th for the worst average commute times with an average of 32 minutes and 84% of workers driving to work (based on U.S. Census Bureau<\/a> 2020 5-year estimates). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While most folks rely on their cars to get around, there\u2019s also the city\u2019s extensive bus and rail system, MARTA. Atlanta\u2019s also been working on being more bike-friendly and ranks 16th among U.S. cities<\/a> for commuter bike-friendliness, with an average bike lane density of 0.4 miles\/square mile. According to The Atlanta-Journal Constitution<\/a>, one of Tomo\u2019s best neighborhoods to live in Atlanta<\/a>, Decatur, is recognized as being the most bike-friendly place in Atlanta. So if you’re thinking about making a move to \u201cThe A\u201d and wondering about average commute times in Atlanta, stick around as we explore some of the best Atlanta suburbs and towns outside Atlanta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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