How long is the commute from Melvindale, MI?
Workers who live in Melvindale, MI take an average of 25.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
7.5% work from home.
6.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.1 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Households without a car
- 6.8%
How people in Melvindale get to work
| Means of transportation | Melvindale | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.0% (±11.5 points) | 71.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 28.9% (±11.7 points) | 8.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 1.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±2.2 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.5% (±4.3 points) | 14.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Melvindale, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Melvindale, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wayne County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wayne County, Melvindale ranks 18 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 820 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Melvindale
| Vehicles available | Melvindale | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% (±2.9 points) | 11.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 52.4% (±8.4 points) | 41.0% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.4% (±7.5 points) | 32.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.4% (±5.9 points) | 15.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Melvindale, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Wayne County (11.6%).
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 Melvindale
| Melvindale | Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.5% (±4.3 points) | 14.1% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±2.9 points) | 94.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.4% (±3.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Melvindale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wayne County (89.7%).
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 Melvindale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melvindale | — | 25.1 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Allen Park | 2.0 mi | 23.8 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Park | 2.4 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Dearborn | 2.8 mi | 21.7 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Ecorse | 2.9 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| River Rouge | 3.0 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Wyandotte | 4.9 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Southgate | 5.2 mi | 23.5 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor | 5.7 mi | 21.5 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dearborn, MI (21.7 minutes), Taylor, MI (21.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Northville | 26.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 | Belleville | 25.8 minutes (±5.8) |
| 14 | River Rouge | 25.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 15 (tie) | Trenton | 25.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 15 (tie) | Westland | 25.4 minutes (±1.0) |
| 15 (tie) | Brownstown Charter Township | 25.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 18 | Melvindale | 25.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 19 | Romulus | 25.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 20 | Redford Charter Township | 24.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 21 (tie) | Detroit | 24.8 minutes (±0.4) |
| 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) |
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 Melvindale
How long is the average commute in Melvindale?
Workers who live in Melvindale, MI take an average of 25.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Melvindale without a car?
6.8% of households in Melvindale have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Melvindale?
7.5% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Melvindale worked from home, and 92.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melvindale city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melvindale city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melvindale 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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