How long is the commute from Ada Township, MI?
Workers who live in Ada Township, MI take an average of 19.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
17.2% work from home.
0.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.7 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Households without a car
- 0.8%
How people in Ada Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Ada Township | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.0% (±4.9 points) | 73.2% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±2.6 points) | 7.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.1 points) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.2% (±4.2 points) | 14.3% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Ada Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Kent County (21.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ada Township, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Kent County (1.5%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kent County, Ada Township ranks 26 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1309 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ada Township
| Vehicles available | Ada Township | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 6.2% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.1% (±3.9 points) | 32.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.2% (±5.6 points) | 42.2% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.9% (±4.6 points) | 18.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Ada Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kent County (6.2%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ada Township
| Ada Township | Kent County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.2% (±4.2 points) | 14.3% (±0.5 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±1.0 points) | 95.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.5% (±1.5 points) | 92.2% (±0.5 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ada Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Kent County (92.2%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ada Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Township | — | 19.7 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Grand Rapids Charter Township | 4.8 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Vergennes Township | 5.5 mi | 26.9 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Cascade Charter Township | 5.8 mi | 19.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cannon Township | 6.4 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| East Grand Rapids | 6.6 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Northview | 7.2 mi | 18.2 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lowell | 7.8 mi | 24.7 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lowell Charter Township | 8.2 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Vergennes Township, MI (26.9 minutes), Cannon Township, MI (26.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Gaines Charter Township | 20.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 21 | Byron Township | 20.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 22 (tie) | Walker | 20.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 22 (tie) | Plainfield Charter Township | 20.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 24 | Grand Rapids Charter Township | 20.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 25 (tie) | Kentwood | 19.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 25 (tie) | Ada Township | 19.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 27 | Cascade Charter Township | 19.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 28 | Grand Rapids | 19.0 minutes (±0.4) |
| 29 | Grandville | 18.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 30 | East Grand Rapids | 17.7 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 11 of 30 places in Kent County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Ada Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Forest Hills.
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 Ada Township
How long is the average commute in Ada Township?
Workers who live in Ada Township, MI take an average of 19.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ada Township without a car?
0.8% of households in Ada Township have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ada Township?
17.2% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Ada Township worked from home, and 97.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ada township, Kent County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ada township, Kent County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ada township, Kent County, Michigan
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 Ada township, Kent County, Michigan (county subdivision:00240, in state:26 county:081).
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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