How long is the commute from Riverview, MI?
Workers who live in Riverview, MI take an average of 24.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
9.7% work from home.
8.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.3 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Households without a car
- 8.5%
How people in Riverview get to work
| Means of transportation | Riverview | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.3% (±5.3 points) | 71.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±3.1 points) | 8.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±1.8 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±2.1 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.7% (±3.1 points) | 14.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Riverview, 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 Riverview, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in 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, Riverview ranks 30 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 917 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Riverview
| Vehicles available | Riverview | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% (±2.6 points) | 11.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.7% (±5.9 points) | 41.0% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.1% (±5.8 points) | 32.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.7% (±3.7 points) | 15.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Riverview, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Riverview
| Riverview | Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.7% (±3.1 points) | 14.1% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% (±2.8 points) | 94.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.0% (±5.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Riverview, 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 Riverview
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview | — | 24.3 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Southgate | 2.2 mi | 23.5 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Trenton | 2.3 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Woodhaven | 3.3 mi | 23.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Wyandotte | 3.3 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Grosse Ile Township | 3.9 mi | 30.8 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Brownstown Charter Township | 4.7 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Gibraltar | 4.7 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Park | 4.9 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Grosse Ile Township, MI (30.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 36 | Woodhaven | 23.7 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 Riverview
How long is the average commute in Riverview?
Workers who live in Riverview, MI take an average of 24.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Riverview without a car?
8.5% of households in Riverview have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Riverview?
9.7% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Riverview worked from home, and 84.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverview city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverview city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Riverview 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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