How long is the commute from Berkley, MI?
Workers who live in Berkley, MI take an average of 22.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
22.6% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.0 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 22.6%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Berkley get to work
| Means of transportation | Berkley | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.2% (±3.5 points) | 71.3% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.0% (±1.6 points) | 5.9% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.6% (±2.9 points) | 20.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Berkley, 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 Berkley, 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, Berkley ranks 46 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1119 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Berkley
| Vehicles available | Berkley | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±1.4 points) | 5.3% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.7% (±4.3 points) | 35.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.2% (±3.9 points) | 40.4% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.4% (±2.6 points) | 19.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Berkley, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Oakland County (5.3%).
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 Berkley
| Berkley | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.6% (±2.9 points) | 20.2% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±1.0 points) | 96.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.4% (±1.0 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Berkley, 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 Berkley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley | — | 22.0 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Huntington Woods | 1.5 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Royal Oak | 1.7 mi | 23.8 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Lathrup Village | 2.2 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Park | 2.3 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Ridge | 2.8 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Clawson | 3.2 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Beverly Hills | 3.3 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Birmingham | 3.6 mi | 20.3 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Royal Oak, MI (23.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 11 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 Berkley
How long is the average commute in Berkley?
Workers who live in Berkley, MI take an average of 22.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Berkley without a car?
2.7% of households in Berkley have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Berkley?
22.6% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Berkley worked from home, and 97.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkley city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkley city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berkley city, Michigan
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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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