How long is the commute from River Rouge, MI?
Workers who live in River Rouge, MI take an average of 25.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
7.6% work from home.
11.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.6 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Households without a car
- 11.9%
How people in River Rouge get to work
| Means of transportation | River Rouge | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.7% (±8.1 points) | 71.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.7% (±7.4 points) | 8.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±1.6 points) | 1.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±2.1 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.4% (±4.9 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.6% (±3.2 points) | 14.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In River Rouge, 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 River Rouge, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wayne County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wayne County, River Rouge ranks 14 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 776 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in River Rouge
| Vehicles available | River Rouge | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.9% (±4.8 points) | 11.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.2% (±7.4 points) | 41.0% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.6% (±6.2 points) | 32.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.3% (±4.1 points) | 15.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In River Rouge, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wayne County (11.6%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in River Rouge
| River Rouge | Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.6% (±3.2 points) | 14.1% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% (±3.8 points) | 94.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.8% (±5.9 points) | 89.7% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In River Rouge, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Wayne County (89.7%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near River Rouge
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Rouge | — | 25.6 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Ecorse | 1.9 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Melvindale | 3.0 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Park | 3.6 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Allen Park | 4.5 mi | 23.8 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Wyandotte | 4.7 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Dearborn | 5.2 mi | 21.7 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Southgate | 6.4 mi | 23.5 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Detroit | 7.6 mi | 24.8 minutes (±0.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dearborn, MI (21.7 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Inkster | 26.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 7 (tie) | Canton Charter Township | 26.9 minutes (±0.7) |
| 10 | Gibraltar | 26.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 11 | Harper Woods | 26.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 12 | Northville | 26.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 | Belleville | 25.8 minutes (±5.8) |
| 14 | River Rouge | 25.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 15 (tie) | Trenton | 25.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 15 (tie) | Westland | 25.4 minutes (±1.0) |
| 15 (tie) | Brownstown Charter Township | 25.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 18 | Melvindale | 25.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 19 | Romulus | 25.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 20 | Redford Charter Township | 24.9 minutes (±1.7) |
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 River Rouge
How long is the average commute in River Rouge?
Workers who live in River Rouge, MI take an average of 25.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in River Rouge without a car?
11.9% of households in River Rouge have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in River Rouge?
7.6% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in River Rouge worked from home, and 80.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Rouge city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Rouge city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Rouge 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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