How long is the commute from Ann Arbor, MI?
Workers who live in Ann Arbor, MI take an average of 20.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.0% of workers drive alone to work.
7.2% take public transportation.
13.0% of workers walk to work.
28.7% work from home.
12.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.0 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 7.2%
- Work from home
- 28.7%
- Households without a car
- 12.8%
How people in Ann Arbor get to work
| Means of transportation | Ann Arbor | Washtenaw County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 43.0% (±1.8 points) | 59.4% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±0.8 points) | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.2% (±0.9 points) | 3.7% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 13.0% (±1.3 points) | 5.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±0.6 points) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 28.7% (±1.6 points) | 22.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Ann Arbor, the average commute is lower than in Washtenaw County (23.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ann Arbor, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Washtenaw County (3.7%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor ranks 26 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1277 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ann Arbor
| Vehicles available | Ann Arbor | Washtenaw County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.8% (±1.0 points) | 8.2% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.3% (±1.7 points) | 37.0% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.7% (±1.6 points) | 37.8% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.3% (±0.9 points) | 17.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Ann Arbor, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Washtenaw County (8.2%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ann Arbor
| Ann Arbor | Washtenaw County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 28.7% (±1.6 points) | 22.6% (±0.7 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±0.3 points) | 97.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±0.8 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ann Arbor, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washtenaw County (94.1%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ann Arbor
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | — | 20.0 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Barton Hills | 3.1 mi | 21.0 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ann Arbor Charter Township | 3.9 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Pittsfield Charter Township | 4.7 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Scio Township | 6.0 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Ypsilanti | 6.0 mi | 23.0 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Superior Charter Township | 6.9 mi | 25.4 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Lodi Township | 7.3 mi | 21.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Saline | 7.5 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pittsfield Charter Township, MI (22.3 minutes), Scio Township, MI (22.3 minutes), Ypsilanti, MI (23.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washtenaw County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Lima Township | 22.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 21 (tie) | Pittsfield Charter Township | 22.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 21 (tie) | Scio Township | 22.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 23 | Saline Township | 21.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 24 | Lodi Township | 21.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 25 | Ann Arbor Charter Township | 21.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 26 | Ann Arbor | 20.0 minutes (±0.6) |
Showing 7 of 26 places in Washtenaw 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 Ann Arbor
How long is the average commute in Ann Arbor?
Workers who live in Ann Arbor, MI take an average of 20.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ann Arbor without a car?
12.8% of households in Ann Arbor have no vehicle, and 7.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ann Arbor?
28.7% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Ann Arbor worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ann Arbor city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ann Arbor city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ann Arbor city, Michigan
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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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