How long is the commute from Plymouth, MI?
Workers who live in Plymouth, MI take an average of 24.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.7% of workers walk to work.
25.2% work from home.
5.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.3 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 25.2%
- Households without a car
- 5.3%
How people in Plymouth get to work
| Means of transportation | Plymouth | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.4% (±4.9 points) | 71.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.6% (±1.7 points) | 8.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 1.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.7% (±2.1 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.5 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.2% (±4.6 points) | 14.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Plymouth, 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 Plymouth, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Wayne County (1.8%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wayne County, Plymouth ranks 29 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 916 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Plymouth
| Vehicles available | Plymouth | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% (±2.3 points) | 11.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.4% (±5.4 points) | 41.0% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±5.4 points) | 32.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.8% (±4.4 points) | 15.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Plymouth, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Wayne County (11.6%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (7.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Plymouth
| Plymouth | Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.2% (±4.6 points) | 14.1% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±1.9 points) | 94.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.6% (±2.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Plymouth, 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 Plymouth
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | — | 24.3 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Plymouth Charter Township | 1.4 mi | 23.1 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Northville Township | 3.2 mi | 24.5 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Canton Charter Township | 4.5 mi | 26.9 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Northville | 4.6 mi | 26.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Livonia | 5.2 mi | 24.3 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| Westland | 5.7 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Novi Township | 6.0 mi | 25.5 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Washtenaw County) | 7.2 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.1) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Northville Township | 24.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 24 (tie) | Grosse Pointe | 24.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 24 (tie) | Lincoln Park | 24.4 minutes (±1.1) |
| 24 (tie) | Wyandotte | 24.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 24 (tie) | Van Buren Charter Township | 24.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 28 (tie) | Livonia | 24.3 minutes (±0.6) |
| 28 (tie) | Plymouth | 24.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 28 (tie) | Riverview | 24.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 31 | Grosse Pointe Woods | 24.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 32 (tie) | Dearborn Heights | 23.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 32 (tie) | Hamtramck | 23.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 34 (tie) | Allen Park | 23.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 34 (tie) | Grosse Pointe Farms | 23.8 minutes (±1.8) |
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 Plymouth
How long is the average commute in Plymouth?
Workers who live in Plymouth, MI take an average of 24.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Plymouth without a car?
5.3% of households in Plymouth have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Plymouth?
25.2% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Plymouth worked from home, and 94.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plymouth city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plymouth city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plymouth 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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