How long is the commute from Lake Orion, MI?
Workers who live in Lake Orion, MI take an average of 28.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
23.3% work from home.
15.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.2 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 23.3%
- Households without a car
- 15.7%
How people in Lake Orion get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Orion | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.8% (±10.6 points) | 71.3% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±5.1 points) | 5.9% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.4 points) | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.3% (±9.6 points) | 20.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Lake Orion, the average commute is not measurably different from Oakland County (25.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake Orion, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Oakland County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Oakland County, Lake Orion ranks 6 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 91 of 253.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Orion
| Vehicles available | Lake Orion | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.7% (±6.2 points) | 5.3% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.3% (±8.8 points) | 35.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.6% (±9.8 points) | 40.4% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.4% (±7.6 points) | 19.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Lake Orion, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Oakland County (5.3%).
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 Lake Orion
| Lake Orion | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.3% (±9.6 points) | 20.2% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±2.0 points) | 96.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.4% (±3.3 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Orion, 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 Lake Orion
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Orion | — | 28.2 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Oxford | 2.7 mi | 32.6 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford Charter Township | 4.9 mi | 30.3 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Oakland Charter Township | 5.0 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Addison Township | 6.0 mi | 31.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Auburn Hills | 7.5 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Lake Angelus | 7.6 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Leonard | 7.6 mi | 36.1 minutes (±6.8) | Higher |
| Independence Charter Township | 7.9 mi | 28.8 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Auburn Hills, MI (22.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Leonard, MI (36.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leonard | 36.1 minutes (±6.8) |
| 2 | Holly | 35.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Oxford | 32.6 minutes (±5.7) |
| 4 | Ortonville | 29.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 5 | Milford | 28.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Lake Orion | 28.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 | Franklin | 25.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 8 | Wolverine Lake | 23.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 9 | Beverly Hills | 22.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 10 | Bingham Farms | 22.7 minutes (±2.0) |
Lake Orion lies inside Orion Charter Township, whose figures include it, so it is ranked only against places like it.
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 Lake Orion
How long is the average commute in Lake Orion?
Workers who live in Lake Orion, MI take an average of 28.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Orion without a car?
15.7% of households in Lake Orion have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Orion?
23.3% (±9.6 points) of workers who live in Lake Orion worked from home, and 94.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Orion village, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Orion village, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Orion village, 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 Lake Orion village, Michigan (place:44940, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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