How long is the commute from Pleasant Ridge, MI?
Workers who live in Pleasant Ridge, MI take an average of 24.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
30.9% work from home.
0.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.7 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 30.9%
- Households without a car
- 0.9%
How people in Pleasant Ridge get to work
| Means of transportation | Pleasant Ridge | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.1% (±6.0 points) | 71.3% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±2.1 points) | 5.9% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 30.9% (±5.9 points) | 20.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Pleasant Ridge, the average commute is not measurably different from Oakland County (25.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pleasant Ridge, 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, Pleasant Ridge ranks 28 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 872 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pleasant Ridge
| Vehicles available | Pleasant Ridge | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 5.3% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% (±6.8 points) | 35.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.6% (±6.5 points) | 40.4% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.6% (±4.3 points) | 19.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Pleasant Ridge, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in 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 Pleasant Ridge
| Pleasant Ridge | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 30.9% (±5.9 points) | 20.2% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±1.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.7% (±1.3 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Pleasant Ridge, 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 Pleasant Ridge
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Ridge | — | 24.7 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Ferndale | 1.1 mi | 23.2 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Huntington Woods | 1.4 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Royal Oak Charter Township | 1.8 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Park | 2.0 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hazel Park | 2.5 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Royal Oak | 2.6 mi | 23.8 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Berkley | 2.8 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Heights | 3.2 mi | 25.3 minutes (±1.8) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 25 (tie) | Rochester | 24.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 27 (tie) | Farmington Hills | 24.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 27 (tie) | Pleasant Ridge | 24.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 29 | Hazel Park | 24.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 30 | Sylvan Lake | 24.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 31 | Rochester Hills | 24.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 32 | Bloomfield Charter Township | 24.1 minutes (±0.8) |
| 33 | Royal Oak | 23.8 minutes (±0.9) |
| 34 (tie) | Southfield | 23.7 minutes (±1.0) |
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 Pleasant Ridge
How long is the average commute in Pleasant Ridge?
Workers who live in Pleasant Ridge, MI take an average of 24.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pleasant Ridge without a car?
0.9% of households in Pleasant Ridge have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pleasant Ridge?
30.9% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Pleasant Ridge worked from home, and 98.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasant Ridge city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasant Ridge city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasant Ridge 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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