How long is the commute from Livonia, MI?
Workers who live in Livonia, MI take an average of 24.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
18.4% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.3 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Livonia get to work
| Means of transportation | Livonia | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.3% (±1.8 points) | 71.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±1.2 points) | 8.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 1.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.2 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.4 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.4% (±1.5 points) | 14.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Livonia, the average commute is not measurably different from Wayne County (24.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Livonia, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Wayne County (1.8%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wayne County, Livonia ranks 28 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 915 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Livonia
| Vehicles available | Livonia | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±0.8 points) | 11.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% (±1.5 points) | 41.0% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.6% (±1.7 points) | 32.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.0% (±1.3 points) | 15.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Livonia, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Wayne County (11.6%).
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 Livonia
| Livonia | Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.4% (±1.5 points) | 14.1% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±0.7 points) | 94.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Livonia, 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 higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Livonia
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livonia | — | 24.3 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Redford Charter Township | 4.0 mi | 24.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Farmington | 4.4 mi | 23.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Plymouth | 5.2 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Garden City | 5.3 mi | 26.9 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Westland | 5.4 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Northville Township | 6.0 mi | 24.5 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Dearborn Heights | 6.0 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Farmington Hills | 6.1 mi | 24.7 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Garden City, MI (26.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21 (tie) | Grosse Pointe Park | 24.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 23 | Northville Township | 24.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 24 (tie) | Grosse Pointe | 24.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 24 (tie) | Lincoln Park | 24.4 minutes (±1.1) |
| 24 (tie) | Wyandotte | 24.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 24 (tie) | Van Buren Charter Township | 24.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 28 (tie) | Livonia | 24.3 minutes (±0.6) |
| 28 (tie) | Plymouth | 24.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 28 (tie) | Riverview | 24.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 31 | Grosse Pointe Woods | 24.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 32 (tie) | Dearborn Heights | 23.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 32 (tie) | Hamtramck | 23.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 34 (tie) | Allen Park | 23.8 minutes (±1.1) |
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 Livonia
How long is the average commute in Livonia?
Workers who live in Livonia, MI take an average of 24.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Livonia without a car?
3.2% of households in Livonia have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Livonia?
18.4% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Livonia worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Livonia city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Livonia city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Livonia 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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