How long is the commute from Chelsea, MI?
Workers who live in Chelsea, MI take an average of 24.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
26.4% work from home.
11.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.0 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 26.4%
- Households without a car
- 11.2%
How people in Chelsea get to work
| Means of transportation | Chelsea | Washtenaw County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.3% (±6.9 points) | 59.4% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.6% (±2.4 points) | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 3.7% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±2.6 points) | 5.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.6 points) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.4% (±6.3 points) | 22.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Chelsea, the average commute is not measurably different from Washtenaw County (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chelsea, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Washtenaw County (3.7%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washtenaw County, Chelsea ranks 17 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 948 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chelsea
| Vehicles available | Chelsea | Washtenaw County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.2% (±3.9 points) | 8.2% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% (±7.1 points) | 37.0% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% (±7.2 points) | 37.8% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.0% (±3.6 points) | 17.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Chelsea, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Washtenaw County (8.2%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Chelsea
| Chelsea | Washtenaw County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.4% (±6.3 points) | 22.6% (±0.7 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% (±3.3 points) | 97.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.7% (±3.8 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Chelsea, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Washtenaw County (94.1%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (90.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Chelsea
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | — | 24.0 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Sylvan Township (Washtenaw County) | 3.3 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lima Township | 4.0 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lyndon Township | 6.0 mi | 34.3 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Dexter Township | 6.4 mi | 30.3 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Dexter | 7.2 mi | 23.6 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Freedom Township | 7.4 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sharon Township | 7.9 mi | 32.7 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Scio Township | 9.0 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lyndon Township, MI (34.3 minutes), Dexter Township, MI (30.3 minutes), Sharon Township, MI (32.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Saline | 27.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | Webster Township | 26.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 13 | Sylvan Township (Washtenaw County) | 26.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 14 | Superior Charter Township | 25.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 15 | Salem Township (Washtenaw County) | 25.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 16 | Ypsilanti Charter Township | 24.9 minutes (±1.0) |
| 17 | Chelsea | 24.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 18 | Dexter | 23.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 19 | Ypsilanti | 23.0 minutes (±0.9) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 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 Chelsea
How long is the average commute in Chelsea?
Workers who live in Chelsea, MI take an average of 24.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chelsea without a car?
11.2% of households in Chelsea have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chelsea?
26.4% (±6.3 points) of workers who live in Chelsea worked from home, and 89.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chelsea city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chelsea city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chelsea 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 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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