How long is the commute from Hamtramck, MI?
Workers who live in Hamtramck, MI take an average of 23.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
3.9% of workers walk to work.
9.2% work from home.
19.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.9 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Households without a car
- 19.8%
How people in Hamtramck get to work
| Means of transportation | Hamtramck | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.0% (±4.7 points) | 71.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.4% (±2.9 points) | 8.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.7 points) | 1.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.9% (±1.4 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.0 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.2% (±2.8 points) | 14.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Hamtramck, 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 Hamtramck, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in 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, Hamtramck ranks 33 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 958 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hamtramck
| Vehicles available | Hamtramck | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 19.8% (±3.8 points) | 11.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.6% (±4.5 points) | 41.0% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.2% (±4.3 points) | 32.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.4% (±2.0 points) | 15.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Hamtramck, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in 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 Hamtramck
| Hamtramck | Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.2% (±2.8 points) | 14.1% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% (±2.2 points) | 94.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.6% (±3.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hamtramck, 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 Hamtramck
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamtramck | — | 23.9 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Highland Park | 2.2 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Detroit | 2.5 mi | 24.8 minutes (±0.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hazel Park | 5.1 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ferndale | 5.9 mi | 23.2 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Center Line | 6.1 mi | 22.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Royal Oak Charter Township | 6.6 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Warren | 6.9 mi | 24.9 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Grosse Pointe Park | 6.9 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.3) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24 (tie) | Van Buren Charter Township | 24.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 28 (tie) | Livonia | 24.3 minutes (±0.6) |
| 28 (tie) | Plymouth | 24.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 28 (tie) | Riverview | 24.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 31 | Grosse Pointe Woods | 24.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 32 (tie) | Dearborn Heights | 23.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 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 Hamtramck
How long is the average commute in Hamtramck?
Workers who live in Hamtramck, MI take an average of 23.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hamtramck without a car?
19.8% of households in Hamtramck have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hamtramck?
9.2% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Hamtramck worked from home, and 84.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamtramck city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamtramck city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamtramck 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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