How long is the commute from East Grand Rapids, MI?
Workers who live in East Grand Rapids, MI take an average of 17.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
26.0% work from home.
1.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.7 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 26.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.8%
How people in East Grand Rapids get to work
| Means of transportation | East Grand Rapids | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.1% (±4.4 points) | 73.2% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±4.2 points) | 7.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±1.3 points) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±0.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.0% (±3.9 points) | 14.3% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In East Grand Rapids, the average commute is lower than in Kent County (21.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In East Grand Rapids, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Kent County (1.5%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kent County, East Grand Rapids ranks 30 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1408 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in East Grand Rapids
| Vehicles available | East Grand Rapids | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% (±1.4 points) | 6.2% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.8% (±3.5 points) | 32.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 57.4% (±5.0 points) | 42.2% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.0% (±3.4 points) | 18.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In East Grand Rapids, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kent County (6.2%).
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 East Grand Rapids
| East Grand Rapids | Kent County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.0% (±3.9 points) | 14.3% (±0.5 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% (±0.6 points) | 95.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.7% (±1.5 points) | 92.2% (±0.5 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In East Grand Rapids, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Kent County (92.2%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near East Grand Rapids
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Grand Rapids | — | 17.7 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Grand Rapids | 2.7 mi | 19.0 minutes (±0.4) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Rapids Charter Township | 3.4 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Kentwood | 4.3 mi | 19.7 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Forest Hills | 6.0 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Wyoming | 6.4 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Northview | 6.4 mi | 18.2 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Ada Township | 6.6 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Cascade Charter Township | 6.7 mi | 19.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI (20.0 minutes), Kentwood, MI (19.7 minutes), Forest Hills, MI (19.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Grand Rapids Charter Township | 20.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 25 (tie) | Kentwood | 19.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 25 (tie) | Ada Township | 19.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 27 | Cascade Charter Township | 19.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 28 | Grand Rapids | 19.0 minutes (±0.4) |
| 29 | Grandville | 18.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 30 | East Grand Rapids | 17.7 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 7 of 30 places in Kent 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 East Grand Rapids
How long is the average commute in East Grand Rapids?
Workers who live in East Grand Rapids, MI take an average of 17.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in East Grand Rapids without a car?
1.8% of households in East Grand Rapids have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in East Grand Rapids?
26.0% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in East Grand Rapids worked from home, and 97.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Grand Rapids city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Grand Rapids city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Grand Rapids 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 East Grand Rapids city, Michigan (place:23980, 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 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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