How long is the commute from Okemos, MI?
Workers who live in Okemos, MI take an average of 19.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.3% of workers drive alone to work.
3.0% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
23.6% work from home.
6.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.4 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 3.0%
- Work from home
- 23.6%
- Households without a car
- 6.9%
How people in Okemos get to work
| Means of transportation | Okemos | Ingham County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.3% (±4.8 points) | 66.1% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±1.7 points) | 8.0% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.0% (±2.3 points) | 2.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±1.1 points) | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±1.6 points) | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.6% (±3.9 points) | 17.3% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Okemos, the average commute is not measurably different from Ingham County (20.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Okemos, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ingham County (2.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Ingham County, Okemos ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 66 of 80.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Okemos
| Vehicles available | Okemos | Ingham County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% (±2.5 points) | 8.9% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% (±3.5 points) | 39.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.4% (±3.4 points) | 37.2% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.6% (±3.5 points) | 14.2% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Okemos, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ingham County (8.9%).
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 Okemos
| Okemos | Ingham County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.6% (±3.9 points) | 17.3% (±0.9 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±1.0 points) | 95.8% (±0.5 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.2% (±2.7 points) | 90.3% (±0.7 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Okemos, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Ingham County (90.3%).
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 Okemos
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okemos | — | 19.4 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Haslett | 3.1 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| East Lansing | 4.4 mi | 16.2 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Alaiedon Township | 5.3 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Williamstown Township | 5.5 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Williamston | 6.9 mi | 26.0 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Wheatfield Township | 7.0 mi | 22.4 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lansing | 7.5 mi | 18.9 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Holt | 7.5 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Lansing, MI (16.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Haslett, MI (22.3 minutes), Williamstown Township, MI (23.1 minutes), Williamston, MI (26.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ingham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Haslett | 22.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 1 (tie) | Holt | 22.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 3 | Edgemont Park | 21.9 minutes (±6.3) |
| 4 | Okemos | 19.4 minutes (±1.8) |
Okemos is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Meridian Charter Township, whose figures include it.
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 Okemos
How long is the average commute in Okemos?
Workers who live in Okemos, MI take an average of 19.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Okemos without a car?
6.9% of households in Okemos have no vehicle, and 3.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Okemos?
23.6% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Okemos worked from home, and 93.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Okemos CDP, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Okemos CDP, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Okemos CDP, Michigan
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Okemos CDP, Michigan (place:60340, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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