How long is the commute from Auburn Hills, MI?
Workers who live in Auburn Hills, MI take an average of 22.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
18.6% work from home.
6.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.1 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Households without a car
- 6.9%
How people in Auburn Hills get to work
| Means of transportation | Auburn Hills | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.9% (±3.2 points) | 71.3% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±2.1 points) | 5.9% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±1.0 points) | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±1.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.6% (±3.0 points) | 20.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Auburn Hills, the average commute is lower than in Oakland County (25.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Auburn Hills, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Oakland County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Oakland County, Auburn Hills ranks 45 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1110 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Auburn Hills
| Vehicles available | Auburn Hills | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% (±1.5 points) | 5.3% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.0% (±3.8 points) | 35.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.1% (±3.7 points) | 40.4% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.9% (±1.9 points) | 19.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Auburn Hills, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Oakland County (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Auburn Hills
| Auburn Hills | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.6% (±3.0 points) | 20.2% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±1.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.6% (±1.2 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Auburn Hills, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Oakland County (94.2%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Auburn Hills
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Hills | — | 22.1 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Pontiac | 2.8 mi | 21.2 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Angelus | 4.3 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Rochester Hills | 4.4 mi | 24.3 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
| Orion Charter Township | 5.8 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Sylvan Lake | 6.1 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rochester | 6.3 mi | 24.9 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Bloomfield Hills | 6.5 mi | 20.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomfield Charter Township | 6.9 mi | 24.1 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rochester Hills, MI (24.3 minutes), Orion Charter Township, MI (25.7 minutes), Rochester, MI (24.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Oakland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 38 (tie) | Southfield Township | 23.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 40 | Oak Park | 23.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 41 | Ferndale | 23.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 42 | Farmington | 23.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 43 | Lathrup Village | 22.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 44 | Clawson | 22.3 minutes (±1.4) |
| 45 | Auburn Hills | 22.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 46 | Berkley | 22.0 minutes (±1.2) |
| 47 | Pontiac | 21.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 48 | Huntington Woods | 20.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 49 | Birmingham | 20.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 50 | Bloomfield Hills | 20.1 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 12 of 50 places in Oakland 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 Auburn Hills
How long is the average commute in Auburn Hills?
Workers who live in Auburn Hills, MI take an average of 22.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Auburn Hills without a car?
6.9% of households in Auburn Hills have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Auburn Hills?
18.6% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Auburn Hills worked from home, and 95.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Auburn Hills city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Auburn Hills city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Auburn Hills 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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