How long is the commute from Birmingham, MI?
Workers who live in Birmingham, MI take an average of 20.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
26.3% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.3 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 26.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Birmingham get to work
| Means of transportation | Birmingham | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.9% (±3.3 points) | 71.3% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±2.0 points) | 5.9% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.3% (±2.8 points) | 20.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Birmingham, 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 Birmingham, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from 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, Birmingham ranks 49 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1263 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Birmingham
| Vehicles available | Birmingham | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±1.6 points) | 5.3% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.3% (±3.8 points) | 35.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.9% (±3.6 points) | 40.4% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.7% (±1.9 points) | 19.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Birmingham, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Birmingham
| Birmingham | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.3% (±2.8 points) | 20.2% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±1.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.3% (±1.3 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Birmingham, 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 Birmingham
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | — | 20.3 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Beverly Hills | 2.0 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomfield Hills | 2.9 mi | 20.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Southfield Township | 3.0 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Clawson | 3.4 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Berkley | 3.6 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bingham Farms | 3.6 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Lathrup Village | 3.7 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomfield Charter Township | 3.7 mi | 24.1 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Southfield Township, MI (23.4 minutes), Clawson, MI (22.3 minutes), Bingham Farms, MI (22.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8 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 Birmingham
How long is the average commute in Birmingham?
Workers who live in Birmingham, MI take an average of 20.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Birmingham without a car?
4.1% of households in Birmingham have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Birmingham?
26.3% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Birmingham worked from home, and 96.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Birmingham city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Birmingham city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Birmingham city, 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 Birmingham city, Michigan (place:08640, in state:26).
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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