How long is the commute from Monroe, MI?
Workers who live in Monroe, MI take an average of 21.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
6.8% work from home.
10.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.3 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Households without a car
- 10.0%
How people in Monroe get to work
| Means of transportation | Monroe | Monroe County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.1% (±3.5 points) | 81.5% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.8% (±2.0 points) | 7.0% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±1.7 points) | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.9 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.8% (±2.1 points) | 8.8% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Monroe, the average commute is lower than in Monroe County (26.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Monroe, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Monroe County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Monroe County, Monroe ranks 18 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1197 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Monroe
| Vehicles available | Monroe | Monroe County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.0% (±2.4 points) | 4.7% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% (±3.9 points) | 29.2% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% (±3.5 points) | 40.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.7% (±2.8 points) | 25.5% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Monroe, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Monroe County (4.7%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Monroe
| Monroe | Monroe County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.8% (±2.1 points) | 8.8% (±1.0 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% (±1.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.7 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.2% (±2.2 points) | 89.2% (±0.9 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Monroe, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Monroe County (89.2%).
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 Monroe
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | — | 21.3 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| South Monroe | 2.4 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| West Monroe | 2.4 mi | 25.0 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Charter Township | 2.6 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Detroit Beach | 3.1 mi | 25.9 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Frenchtown Township | 3.4 mi | 24.8 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Woodland Beach | 4.0 mi | 27.6 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Stony Point | 6.2 mi | 30.2 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
| La Salle Township | 6.3 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Monroe Charter Township, MI (24.3 minutes), Frenchtown Township, MI (24.8 minutes), Woodland Beach, MI (27.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Luna Pier | 27.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 13 | Bedford Township | 25.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 14 | Frenchtown Township | 24.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 15 | La Salle Township | 24.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 16 | Whiteford Township | 24.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 17 | Monroe Charter Township | 24.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 18 | Monroe | 21.3 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 7 of 18 places in Monroe 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 Monroe
How long is the average commute in Monroe?
Workers who live in Monroe, MI take an average of 21.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Monroe without a car?
10.0% of households in Monroe have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Monroe?
6.8% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Monroe worked from home, and 90.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monroe city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monroe city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monroe city, Michigan
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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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