How long is the commute from Northville, MI?
Workers who live in Northville, MI take an average of 26.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
34.8% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.2 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 34.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Northville get to work
| Means of transportation | Northville | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 59.5% (±6.2 points) | 71.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.9% (±1.3 points) | 8.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 1.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±1.8 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 34.8% (±6.2 points) | 14.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Northville, 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 Northville, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in 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, Northville ranks 12 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 716 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Northville
| Vehicles available | Northville | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±2.3 points) | 11.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.1% (±5.2 points) | 41.0% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 54.5% (±6.3 points) | 32.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.0% (±4.3 points) | 15.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Northville, 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 Northville
| Northville | Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 34.8% (±6.2 points) | 14.1% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±1.1 points) | 94.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.6% (±1.9 points) | 89.7% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Northville, 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 Northville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northville | — | 26.2 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Northville Township | 1.4 mi | 24.5 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Novi Township | 1.5 mi | 25.5 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Novi | 2.9 mi | 26.2 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Plymouth Charter Township | 4.3 mi | 23.1 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Plymouth | 4.6 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Farmington | 5.9 mi | 23.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Wixom | 6.4 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Livonia | 6.5 mi | 24.3 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Wayne | 27.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 (tie) | Garden City | 26.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 7 (tie) | Inkster | 26.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 7 (tie) | Canton Charter Township | 26.9 minutes (±0.7) |
| 10 | Gibraltar | 26.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 11 | Harper Woods | 26.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 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) |
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 Northville
How long is the average commute in Northville?
Workers who live in Northville, MI take an average of 26.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Northville without a car?
4.3% of households in Northville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Northville?
34.8% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in Northville worked from home, and 96.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northville city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northville city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northville 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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Figures last updated on .
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