How long is the commute from Ecorse, MI?
Workers who live in Ecorse, MI take an average of 23.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
3.6% of workers walk to work.
11.3% work from home.
15.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.1 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Households without a car
- 15.9%
How people in Ecorse get to work
| Means of transportation | Ecorse | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.8% (±9.0 points) | 71.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±4.7 points) | 8.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±1.0 points) | 1.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.6% (±3.2 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.3% (±7.7 points) | 14.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Ecorse, the average commute is not measurably different from Wayne County (24.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ecorse, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wayne County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wayne County, Ecorse ranks 39 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1029 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ecorse
| Vehicles available | Ecorse | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.9% (±6.0 points) | 11.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.2% (±6.1 points) | 41.0% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.0% (±5.4 points) | 32.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.9% (±3.1 points) | 15.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Ecorse, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wayne County (11.6%).
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 Ecorse
| Ecorse | Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.3% (±7.7 points) | 14.1% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.4% (±7.1 points) | 94.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 72.2% (±7.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ecorse, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Wayne County (89.7%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ecorse
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecorse | — | 23.1 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| River Rouge | 1.9 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Park | 2.1 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Wyandotte | 2.8 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Melvindale | 2.9 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Allen Park | 3.6 mi | 23.8 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Southgate | 4.6 mi | 23.5 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Dearborn | 5.7 mi | 21.7 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Riverview | 6.0 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 32 (tie) | Hamtramck | 23.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 34 (tie) | Allen Park | 23.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 34 (tie) | Grosse Pointe Farms | 23.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 36 | Woodhaven | 23.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 37 | Southgate | 23.5 minutes (±1.1) |
| 38 | Village of Grosse Pointe Shores | 23.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 39 (tie) | Ecorse | 23.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 39 (tie) | Plymouth Charter Township | 23.1 minutes (±1.1) |
| 41 | Highland Park | 22.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 42 | Dearborn | 21.7 minutes (±0.7) |
| 43 | Taylor | 21.5 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 11 of 43 places in Wayne 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 Ecorse
How long is the average commute in Ecorse?
Workers who live in Ecorse, MI take an average of 23.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ecorse without a car?
15.9% of households in Ecorse have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ecorse?
11.3% (±7.7 points) of workers who live in Ecorse worked from home, and 72.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ecorse city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ecorse city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ecorse 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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