How long is the commute from Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI?

Name: Commute and cars in Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI take an average of 20.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

64.4% of workers drive alone to work.

0.5% take public transportation.

0.9% of workers walk to work.

29.5% work from home.

8.2% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 20.0 minutes (±1.7)
Public transportation: 0.5%
Work from home: 29.5%
Households without a car: 8.2%

How people in Grand Rapids Charter Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Grand Rapids Charter Township	Kent County	Michigan	United States
Drove alone	64.4% (±7.7 points)	73.2%	74.3%	68.8%
Carpooled	4.6% (±2.4 points)	7.8%	7.9%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.5% (±0.6 points)	1.5%	0.9%	3.2%
Walked	0.9% (±0.6 points)	2.0%	2.0%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.1% (±0.2 points)	1.3%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	29.5% (±8.2 points)	14.3%	13.5%	15.1%

In Grand Rapids Charter Township, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Grand Rapids Charter Township, 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, Grand Rapids Charter Township ranks 24 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1286 of 1,515.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Grand Rapids Charter Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Grand Rapids Charter Township	Kent County	Michigan	United States
No vehicle	8.2% (±2.7 points)	6.2%	7.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	24.7% (±3.5 points)	32.7%	34.8%	33.1%
2 vehicles	45.2% (±5.5 points)	42.2%	38.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	21.9% (±5.2 points)	18.9%	19.8%	21.9%

In Grand Rapids Charter Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kent County (6.2%).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (7.0%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Grand Rapids Charter Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Grand Rapids Charter Township	Kent County	Michigan	United States
Workers working from home	29.5% (±8.2 points)	14.3% (±0.5 points)	13.5% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	96.0% (±1.7 points)	95.8% (±0.3 points)	95.1% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	93.4% (±2.1 points)	92.2% (±0.5 points)	90.5% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Grand Rapids Charter Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Grand Rapids Charter Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Grand Rapids Charter Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Grand Rapids Charter Township	—	20.0 minutes (±1.7)	—
East Grand Rapids	3.4 mi	17.7 minutes (±1.3)	Lower
Northview	3.5 mi	18.2 minutes (±1.3)	Not measurably different
Grand Rapids	4.4 mi	19.0 minutes (±0.4)	Not measurably different
Ada Township	4.8 mi	19.7 minutes (±1.6)	Not measurably different
Forest Hills	5.0 mi	19.7 minutes (±1.2)	Not measurably different
Plainfield Charter Township	5.9 mi	20.2 minutes (±1.0)	Not measurably different
Comstock Park	6.1 mi	21.1 minutes (±1.8)	Not measurably different
Cannon Township	7.3 mi	26.0 minutes (±1.5)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Grand Rapids, MI (17.7 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cannon Township, MI (26.0 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
18	Wyoming	21.9 minutes (±1.3)
19	Alpine Township	21.2 minutes (±1.5)
20	Gaines Charter Township	20.9 minutes (±1.6)
21	Byron Township	20.6 minutes (±1.8)
22 (tie)	Walker	20.2 minutes (±1.6)
22 (tie)	Plainfield Charter Township	20.2 minutes (±1.0)
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 13 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 Grand Rapids Charter Township

How long is the average commute in Grand Rapids Charter Township?

Workers who live in Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI take an average of 20.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Grand Rapids Charter Township without a car?

8.2% of households in Grand Rapids Charter Township have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Grand Rapids Charter Township?

29.5% (±8.2 points) of workers who live in Grand Rapids Charter Township worked from home, and 93.4% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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