How long is the commute from East Lansing, MI?
Workers who live in East Lansing, MI take an average of 16.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.7% of workers drive alone to work.
4.7% take public transportation.
16.6% of workers walk to work.
21.0% work from home.
13.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.2 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 4.7%
- Work from home
- 21.0%
- Households without a car
- 13.2%
How people in East Lansing get to work
| Means of transportation | East Lansing | Ingham County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 47.7% (±3.0 points) | 66.1% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±1.1 points) | 8.0% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.7% (±1.4 points) | 2.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 16.6% (±2.4 points) | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.3% (±1.4 points) | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.0% (±2.5 points) | 17.3% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In East Lansing, the average commute is lower than in Ingham County (20.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In East Lansing, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Ingham County (2.4%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ingham County, East Lansing ranks 21 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1457 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in East Lansing
| Vehicles available | East Lansing | Ingham County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.2% (±2.7 points) | 8.9% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.7% (±3.3 points) | 39.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.5% (±2.8 points) | 37.2% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.6% (±2.3 points) | 14.2% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In East Lansing, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Ingham County (8.9%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in East Lansing
| East Lansing | Ingham County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.0% (±2.5 points) | 17.3% (±0.9 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±0.6 points) | 95.8% (±0.5 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.5% (±1.9 points) | 90.3% (±0.7 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In East Lansing, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ingham County (90.3%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near East Lansing
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lansing | — | 16.2 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Meridian Charter Township | 3.6 mi | 20.7 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Haslett | 4.3 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Okemos | 4.4 mi | 19.4 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Lansing | 4.6 mi | 18.9 minutes (±0.7) | Higher |
| Bath | 5.0 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Lansing Charter Township | 5.4 mi | 18.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| DeWitt Charter Township | 5.4 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Edgemont Park | 5.6 mi | 21.9 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Meridian Charter Township, MI (20.7 minutes), Haslett, MI (22.3 minutes), Okemos, MI (19.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ingham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Delhi Charter Township | 22.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 16 | Meridian Charter Township | 20.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 17 (tie) | Alaiedon Township | 20.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 17 (tie) | Aurelius Township | 20.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 19 | Lansing | 18.9 minutes (±0.7) |
| 20 | Lansing Charter Township | 18.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 21 | East Lansing | 16.2 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 7 of 21 places in Ingham 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 Lansing
How long is the average commute in East Lansing?
Workers who live in East Lansing, MI take an average of 16.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in East Lansing without a car?
13.2% of households in East Lansing have no vehicle, and 4.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in East Lansing?
21.0% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in East Lansing worked from home, and 88.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Lansing city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Lansing city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Lansing 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 Lansing city, Michigan (place:24120, 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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