How long is the commute from Oak Park, MI?
Workers who live in Oak Park, MI take an average of 23.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
23.2% work from home.
8.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.3 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 23.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.8%
How people in Oak Park get to work
| Means of transportation | Oak Park | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.9% (±3.8 points) | 71.3% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±2.1 points) | 5.9% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±0.8 points) | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±0.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.2% (±3.8 points) | 20.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Oak Park, the average commute is lower than in Oakland County (25.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oak Park, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Oakland County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Oakland County, Oak Park ranks 40 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1018 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oak Park
| Vehicles available | Oak Park | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% (±2.1 points) | 5.3% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.0% (±4.1 points) | 35.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% (±4.1 points) | 40.4% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.0% (±2.1 points) | 19.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Oak Park, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Oakland County (5.3%).
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 Oak Park
| Oak Park | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.2% (±3.8 points) | 20.2% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±1.9 points) | 96.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.5% (±2.2 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Oak Park, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Oakland County (94.2%).
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 Oak Park
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park | — | 23.3 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Huntington Woods | 1.4 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Royal Oak Charter Township | 1.5 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Ridge | 2.0 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Berkley | 2.3 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Ferndale | 2.6 mi | 23.2 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lathrup Village | 3.0 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Royal Oak | 3.3 mi | 23.8 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Southfield | 4.0 mi | 23.7 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Huntington Woods, MI (20.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34 (tie) | Southfield | 23.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 34 (tie) | Troy | 23.7 minutes (±0.7) |
| 36 | Royal Oak Charter Township | 23.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 37 | Walled Lake | 23.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 38 (tie) | Village of Clarkston | 23.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 38 (tie) | Southfield Township | 23.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 40 | Oak Park | 23.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 41 | Ferndale | 23.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 42 | Farmington | 23.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 43 | Lathrup Village | 22.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 44 | Clawson | 22.3 minutes (±1.4) |
| 45 | Auburn Hills | 22.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 46 | Berkley | 22.0 minutes (±1.2) |
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 Oak Park
How long is the average commute in Oak Park?
Workers who live in Oak Park, MI take an average of 23.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oak Park without a car?
8.8% of households in Oak Park have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oak Park?
23.2% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Oak Park worked from home, and 92.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Park city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Park city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Park 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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