How long is the commute from Kalamazoo, MI?
Workers who live in Kalamazoo, MI take an average of 18.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.2% of workers drive alone to work.
2.3% take public transportation.
7.3% of workers walk to work.
9.8% work from home.
12.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.5 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 2.3%
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Households without a car
- 12.7%
How people in Kalamazoo get to work
| Means of transportation | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.2% (±1.8 points) | 76.6% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% (±1.0 points) | 6.3% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.3% (±0.7 points) | 1.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.3% (±1.3 points) | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.3 points) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.8% (±1.1 points) | 12.5% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Kalamazoo, the average commute is lower than in Kalamazoo County (20.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kalamazoo, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Kalamazoo County (1.1%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo ranks 19 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1373 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kalamazoo
| Vehicles available | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.7% (±1.9 points) | 7.3% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.2% (±2.5 points) | 34.8% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.8% (±2.6 points) | 38.2% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.3% (±1.7 points) | 19.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Kalamazoo, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Kalamazoo County (7.3%).
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 Kalamazoo
| Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.8% (±1.1 points) | 12.5% (±0.7 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±1.0 points) | 95.9% (±0.4 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.3% (±1.8 points) | 90.6% (±0.8 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Kalamazoo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Kalamazoo County (90.6%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kalamazoo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo | — | 18.5 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Westwood | 2.8 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Eastwood | 2.9 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Kalamazoo Charter Township | 3.1 mi | 21.4 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Parchment | 3.8 mi | 20.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Comstock Northwest | 4.8 mi | 19.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Portage | 5.4 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Oshtemo Charter Township | 6.0 mi | 21.5 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Comstock Charter Township | 6.1 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Eastwood, MI (21.6 minutes), Kalamazoo Charter Township, MI (21.4 minutes), Oshtemo Charter Township, MI (21.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kalamazoo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Oshtemo Charter Township | 21.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 14 | Kalamazoo Charter Township | 21.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 15 | Texas Charter Township | 21.1 minutes (±1.2) |
| 16 | Parchment | 20.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 17 | Portage | 19.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 18 | Charleston Township | 19.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 19 | Kalamazoo | 18.5 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 7 of 19 places in Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo
How long is the average commute in Kalamazoo?
Workers who live in Kalamazoo, MI take an average of 18.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kalamazoo without a car?
12.7% of households in Kalamazoo have no vehicle, and 2.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kalamazoo?
9.8% (±1.1 points) of workers who live in Kalamazoo worked from home, and 87.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kalamazoo city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kalamazoo city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kalamazoo city, Michigan
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Kalamazoo city, Michigan (place:42160, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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