How long is the commute from Novi, MI?
Workers who live in Novi, MI take an average of 26.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
22.8% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.2 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 22.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Novi get to work
| Means of transportation | Novi | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.8% (±2.1 points) | 71.3% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±1.1 points) | 5.9% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.8% (±1.9 points) | 20.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Novi, 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 Novi, 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, Novi ranks 19 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 717 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Novi
| Vehicles available | Novi | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±1.2 points) | 5.3% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.1% (±2.2 points) | 35.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.5% (±2.8 points) | 40.4% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.4% (±2.0 points) | 19.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Novi, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Oakland County (5.3%).
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 Novi
| Novi | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.8% (±1.9 points) | 20.2% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±0.7 points) | 96.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.8% (±1.1 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Novi, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in 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 Novi
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novi | — | 26.2 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Novi Township | 1.5 mi | 25.5 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Northville | 2.9 mi | 26.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Wixom | 3.8 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Walled Lake | 4.1 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Northville Township | 4.3 mi | 24.5 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wolverine Lake | 5.2 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Farmington | 5.7 mi | 23.1 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Farmington Hills | 5.7 mi | 24.7 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Walled Lake, MI (23.5 minutes), Wolverine Lake, MI (23.8 minutes), Farmington, MI (23.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Independence Charter Township | 28.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 14 | Oakland Charter Township | 28.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 15 | Commerce Charter Township | 28.1 minutes (±1.0) |
| 16 | West Bloomfield Charter Township | 27.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 17 | Keego Harbor | 27.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 18 | Waterford Charter Township | 27.1 minutes (±0.7) |
| 19 | Novi | 26.2 minutes (±1.1) |
| 20 | Orion Charter Township | 25.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 21 (tie) | Orchard Lake Village | 25.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 21 (tie) | Novi Township | 25.5 minutes (±5.4) |
| 23 | Wixom | 25.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 24 | Madison Heights | 25.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 25 (tie) | Lake Angelus | 24.9 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 13 of 50 places in Oakland 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 Novi
How long is the average commute in Novi?
Workers who live in Novi, MI take an average of 26.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Novi without a car?
5.1% of households in Novi have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Novi?
22.8% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Novi worked from home, and 96.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Novi city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Novi city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Novi 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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Figures last updated on .
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