How long is the commute from Inkster, MI?
Workers who live in Inkster, MI take an average of 26.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.7% of workers drive alone to work.
3.5% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
5.9% work from home.
16.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.9 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 3.5%
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Households without a car
- 16.5%
How people in Inkster get to work
| Means of transportation | Inkster | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.7% (±4.1 points) | 71.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.0% (±2.5 points) | 8.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.5% (±2.1 points) | 1.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.5 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±1.5 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.9% (±2.3 points) | 14.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Inkster, the average commute is not measurably different from Wayne County (24.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Inkster, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from 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, Inkster ranks 8 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 638 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Inkster
| Vehicles available | Inkster | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.5% (±3.6 points) | 11.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.7% (±4.2 points) | 41.0% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.8% (±3.2 points) | 32.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.0% (±3.2 points) | 15.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Inkster, 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 Inkster
| Inkster | Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.9% (±2.3 points) | 14.1% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±1.6 points) | 94.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.7% (±2.1 points) | 89.7% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Inkster, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Wayne County (89.7%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Inkster
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inkster | — | 26.9 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Garden City | 2.4 mi | 26.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Dearborn Heights | 3.3 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Westland | 3.5 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne | 3.7 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Romulus | 5.4 mi | 25.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor | 5.5 mi | 21.5 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Dearborn | 5.7 mi | 21.7 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Allen Park | 6.1 mi | 23.8 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dearborn Heights, MI (23.9 minutes), Taylor, MI (21.5 minutes), Dearborn, MI (21.7 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sumpter Township | 29.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 3 | Flat Rock | 29.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 4 | Huron Charter Township | 28.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 5 | Rockwood | 28.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 6 | Wayne | 27.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 (tie) | Garden City | 26.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 7 (tie) | Inkster | 26.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 7 (tie) | Canton Charter Township | 26.9 minutes (±0.7) |
| 10 | Gibraltar | 26.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 11 | Harper Woods | 26.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 12 | Northville | 26.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 | Belleville | 25.8 minutes (±5.8) |
| 14 | River Rouge | 25.6 minutes (±2.5) |
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 Inkster
How long is the average commute in Inkster?
Workers who live in Inkster, MI take an average of 26.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Inkster without a car?
16.5% of households in Inkster have no vehicle, and 3.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Inkster?
5.9% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Inkster worked from home, and 92.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Inkster city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Inkster city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Inkster 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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