How long is the commute from Pontiac, MI?
Workers who live in Pontiac, MI take an average of 21.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
4.8% work from home.
15.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.2 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Households without a car
- 15.6%
How people in Pontiac get to work
| Means of transportation | Pontiac | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.3% (±3.3 points) | 71.3% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.1% (±3.1 points) | 5.9% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±0.7 points) | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±0.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.8% (±1.2 points) | 20.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Pontiac, the average commute is lower than in Oakland County (25.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pontiac, 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, Pontiac ranks 47 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1202 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pontiac
| Vehicles available | Pontiac | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.6% (±2.1 points) | 5.3% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.9% (±3.1 points) | 35.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.1% (±3.0 points) | 40.4% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.5% (±2.1 points) | 19.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Pontiac, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Oakland County (5.3%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Pontiac
| Pontiac | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.8% (±1.2 points) | 20.2% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±1.7 points) | 96.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.0% (±2.3 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Pontiac, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Oakland County (94.2%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Pontiac
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac | — | 21.2 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Auburn Hills | 2.8 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sylvan Lake | 3.2 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Lake Angelus | 3.5 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Keego Harbor | 4.1 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Bloomfield Charter Township | 5.0 mi | 24.1 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
| Bloomfield Hills | 5.1 mi | 20.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Waterford Charter Township | 5.2 mi | 27.1 minutes (±0.7) | Higher |
| Orchard Lake Village | 5.9 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sylvan Lake, MI (24.5 minutes), Keego Harbor, MI (27.5 minutes), Bloomfield Charter Township, MI (24.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 47 | Pontiac | 21.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 48 | Huntington Woods | 20.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 49 | Birmingham | 20.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 50 | Bloomfield Hills | 20.1 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 10 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 Pontiac
How long is the average commute in Pontiac?
Workers who live in Pontiac, MI take an average of 21.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pontiac without a car?
15.6% of households in Pontiac have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pontiac?
4.8% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Pontiac worked from home, and 86.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pontiac city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pontiac city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pontiac city, 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 Pontiac city, Michigan (place:65440, in state:26).
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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