How long is the commute from Highland Park, MI?
Workers who live in Highland Park, MI take an average of 22.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.7% of workers drive alone to work.
11.2% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
8.9% work from home.
29.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.3 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 11.2%
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Households without a car
- 29.2%
How people in Highland Park get to work
| Means of transportation | Highland Park | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.7% (±9.3 points) | 71.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.2% (±5.5 points) | 8.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 11.2% (±8.7 points) | 1.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±2.2 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.8% (±2.5 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.9% (±4.2 points) | 14.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Highland Park, 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 Highland Park, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Wayne County (1.8%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Wayne County, Highland Park ranks 41 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1095 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Highland Park
| Vehicles available | Highland Park | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 29.2% (±6.5 points) | 11.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.7% (±7.0 points) | 41.0% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.0% (±6.9 points) | 32.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 4.1% (±2.6 points) | 15.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Highland Park, 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 Highland Park
| Highland Park | Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.9% (±4.2 points) | 14.1% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.1% (±4.7 points) | 94.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 73.0% (±6.4 points) | 89.7% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Highland Park, 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 Highland Park
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park | — | 22.3 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Detroit | 1.6 mi | 24.8 minutes (±0.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hamtramck | 2.2 mi | 23.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hazel Park | 3.9 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ferndale | 4.1 mi | 23.2 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Royal Oak Charter Township | 4.5 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Ridge | 5.2 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Park | 6.0 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Center Line | 6.3 mi | 22.6 minutes (±3.0) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 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 Highland Park
How long is the average commute in Highland Park?
Workers who live in Highland Park, MI take an average of 22.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Highland Park without a car?
29.2% of households in Highland Park have no vehicle, and 11.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Highland Park?
8.9% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Highland Park worked from home, and 73.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland Park city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland Park city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland Park 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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