How long is the commute from Independence Charter Township, MI?

Name: Commute and cars in Independence Charter Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Independence Charter Township, MI take an average of 28.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

75.4% of workers drive alone to work.

0.1% take public transportation.

0.1% of workers walk to work.

18.2% work from home.

2.0% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 28.8 minutes (±1.4)
Public transportation: 0.1%
Work from home: 18.2%
Households without a car: 2.0%

How people in Independence Charter Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Independence Charter Township	Oakland County	Michigan	United States
Drove alone	75.4% (±2.7 points)	71.3%	74.3%	68.8%
Carpooled	5.6% (±1.3 points)	5.9%	7.9%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.1% (±0.2 points)	0.3%	0.9%	3.2%
Walked	0.1% (±0.2 points)	1.1%	2.0%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.5% (±0.3 points)	1.2%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	18.2% (±2.6 points)	20.2%	13.5%	15.1%

In Independence Charter Township, the average commute is higher than in Oakland County (25.8 minutes).

It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).

It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Independence Charter Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Oakland County (0.3%).

It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Oakland County, Independence Charter Township ranks 13 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 474 of 1,515.

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

Cars per household in Independence Charter Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Independence Charter Township	Oakland County	Michigan	United States
No vehicle	2.0% (±0.9 points)	5.3%	7.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	25.9% (±3.1 points)	35.3%	34.8%	33.1%
2 vehicles	47.0% (±3.3 points)	40.4%	38.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	25.0% (±2.7 points)	19.0%	19.8%	21.9%

In Independence Charter Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Oakland County (5.3%).

It is also lower than in Michigan (7.0%).

It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Independence Charter Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Independence Charter Township	Oakland County	Michigan	United States
Workers working from home	18.2% (±2.6 points)	20.2% (±0.4 points)	13.5% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	97.9% (±1.0 points)	96.9% (±0.2 points)	95.1% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	95.0% (±1.4 points)	94.2% (±0.3 points)	90.5% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Independence Charter Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Oakland County (94.2%).

It is also higher than in Michigan (90.5%).

It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Independence Charter Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Independence Charter Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Independence Charter Township	—	28.8 minutes (±1.4)	—
Village of Clarkston	1.8 mi	23.4 minutes (±4.8)	Lower
Lake Angelus	5.1 mi	24.9 minutes (±3.9)	Not measurably different
Springfield Charter Township	5.6 mi	30.6 minutes (±1.9)	Not measurably different
Waterford Charter Township	5.9 mi	27.1 minutes (±0.7)	Lower
Brandon Charter Township	6.6 mi	32.8 minutes (±2.2)	Higher
Orion Charter Township	6.6 mi	25.7 minutes (±1.0)	Lower
Ortonville	7.3 mi	29.0 minutes (±4.1)	Not measurably different
Lake Orion	7.9 mi	28.2 minutes (±3.4)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Clarkston, MI (23.4 minutes), Waterford Charter Township, MI (27.1 minutes), Orion Charter Township, MI (25.7 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brandon Charter Township, MI (32.8 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Oakland County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
7	South Lyon	31.7 minutes (±2.8)
8	White Lake Charter Township	31.6 minutes (±1.5)
9	Springfield Charter Township	30.6 minutes (±1.9)
10	Oxford Charter Township	30.3 minutes (±1.4)
11	Milford Charter Township	30.1 minutes (±1.7)
12	Lyon Charter Township	29.9 minutes (±1.4)
13	Independence Charter Township	28.8 minutes (±1.4)
14	Oakland Charter Township	28.2 minutes (±1.3)
15	Commerce Charter Township	28.1 minutes (±1.0)
16	West Bloomfield Charter Township	27.8 minutes (±1.1)
17	Keego Harbor	27.5 minutes (±4.8)
18	Waterford Charter Township	27.1 minutes (±0.7)
19	Novi	26.2 minutes (±1.1)

Showing 13 of 50 places in Oakland 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 Independence Charter Township

How long is the average commute in Independence Charter Township?

Workers who live in Independence Charter Township, MI take an average of 28.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Independence Charter Township without a car?

2.0% of households in Independence Charter Township have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Independence Charter Township?

18.2% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Independence Charter Township worked from home, and 95.0% 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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