How long is the commute from Kentwood, MI?
Workers who live in Kentwood, MI take an average of 19.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
12.0% work from home.
7.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.7 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 12.0%
- Households without a car
- 7.6%
How people in Kentwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Kentwood | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.1% (±2.4 points) | 73.2% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±2.0 points) | 7.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±0.6 points) | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.0% (±1.7 points) | 14.3% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Kentwood, the average commute is lower than in Kent County (21.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kentwood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kent County (1.5%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kent County, Kentwood ranks 25 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1303 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kentwood
| Vehicles available | Kentwood | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% (±1.7 points) | 6.2% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.8% (±2.9 points) | 32.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% (±2.7 points) | 42.2% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.3% (±1.6 points) | 18.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Kentwood, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kent County (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Kentwood
| Kentwood | Kent County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.0% (±1.7 points) | 14.3% (±0.5 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±1.7 points) | 95.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.1% (±2.0 points) | 92.2% (±0.5 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Kentwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kent County (92.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (90.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kentwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentwood | — | 19.7 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| East Grand Rapids | 4.3 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Cutlerville | 5.2 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cascade Charter Township | 5.2 mi | 19.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Gaines Charter Township | 5.6 mi | 20.9 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Wyoming | 5.8 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Grand Rapids | 6.2 mi | 19.0 minutes (±0.4) | Not measurably different |
| Caledonia | 7.3 mi | 21.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Hills | 7.4 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Grand Rapids, MI (17.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wyoming, MI (21.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Alpine Township | 21.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 20 | Gaines Charter Township | 20.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 21 | Byron Township | 20.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 22 (tie) | Walker | 20.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 22 (tie) | Plainfield Charter Township | 20.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 24 | Grand Rapids Charter Township | 20.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 25 (tie) | Kentwood | 19.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 25 (tie) | Ada Township | 19.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 27 | Cascade Charter Township | 19.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 28 | Grand Rapids | 19.0 minutes (±0.4) |
| 29 | Grandville | 18.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 30 | East Grand Rapids | 17.7 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 12 of 30 places in Kent 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 Kentwood
How long is the average commute in Kentwood?
Workers who live in Kentwood, MI take an average of 19.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kentwood without a car?
7.6% of households in Kentwood have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kentwood?
12.0% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Kentwood worked from home, and 91.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kentwood city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kentwood city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kentwood 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 Kentwood city, Michigan (place:42820, 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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