How long is the commute from Rockwood, MI?
Workers who live in Rockwood, MI take an average of 28.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
11.2% work from home.
0.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.6 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Households without a car
- 0.9%
How people in Rockwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Rockwood | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.5% (±8.5 points) | 71.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±6.7 points) | 8.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 1.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.2% (±7.1 points) | 14.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Rockwood, the average commute is higher than in Wayne County (24.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rockwood, 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, Rockwood ranks 5 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 487 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rockwood
| Vehicles available | Rockwood | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 11.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.0% (±7.2 points) | 41.0% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.6% (±8.1 points) | 32.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.4% (±6.7 points) | 15.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Rockwood, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Wayne County (11.6%).
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 Rockwood
| Rockwood | Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.2% (±7.1 points) | 14.1% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±2.2 points) | 94.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±3.2 points) | 89.7% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rockwood, 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 Rockwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwood | — | 28.6 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| South Rockwood | 1.7 mi | 27.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Flat Rock | 2.4 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Brownstown Charter Township | 2.8 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Berlin Charter Township | 3.0 mi | 28.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Gibraltar | 3.2 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Woodhaven | 4.4 mi | 23.7 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Trenton | 5.4 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Estral Beach | 5.8 mi | 31.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Woodhaven, MI (23.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grosse Ile Township | 30.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 2 | Sumpter Township | 29.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 3 | Flat Rock | 29.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 4 | Huron Charter Township | 28.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 5 | Rockwood | 28.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 6 | Wayne | 27.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 (tie) | Garden City | 26.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 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) |
Showing 11 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 Rockwood
How long is the average commute in Rockwood?
Workers who live in Rockwood, MI take an average of 28.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rockwood without a car?
0.9% of households in Rockwood have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rockwood?
11.2% (±7.1 points) of workers who live in Rockwood worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockwood city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockwood city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockwood 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 Rockwood city, Michigan (place:69180, 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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