How long is the commute from Royal Oak, MI?
Workers who live in Royal Oak, MI take an average of 23.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
27.4% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.8 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 27.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Royal Oak get to work
| Means of transportation | Royal Oak | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.1% (±1.9 points) | 71.3% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.1% (±0.9 points) | 5.9% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±0.5 points) | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.4% (±1.7 points) | 20.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Royal Oak, the average commute is lower than in Oakland County (25.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Royal Oak, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Oakland County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Oakland County, Royal Oak ranks 33 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 966 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Royal Oak
| Vehicles available | Royal Oak | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±0.9 points) | 5.3% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.7% (±2.3 points) | 35.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% (±1.9 points) | 40.4% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.7% (±1.3 points) | 19.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Royal Oak, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Oakland County (5.3%).
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 Royal Oak
| Royal Oak | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.4% (±1.7 points) | 20.2% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±0.9 points) | 96.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±1.1 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Royal Oak, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Oakland County (94.2%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Royal Oak
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | — | 23.8 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Berkley | 1.7 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Huntington Woods | 1.9 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Clawson | 2.0 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Ridge | 2.6 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Heights | 2.6 mi | 25.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Park | 3.3 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Ferndale | 3.5 mi | 23.2 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lathrup Village | 3.9 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Berkley, MI (22.0 minutes), Huntington Woods, MI (20.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 27 (tie) | Farmington Hills | 24.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 27 (tie) | Pleasant Ridge | 24.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 29 | Hazel Park | 24.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 30 | Sylvan Lake | 24.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 31 | Rochester Hills | 24.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 32 | Bloomfield Charter Township | 24.1 minutes (±0.8) |
| 33 | Royal Oak | 23.8 minutes (±0.9) |
| 34 (tie) | Southfield | 23.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 34 (tie) | Troy | 23.7 minutes (±0.7) |
| 36 | Royal Oak Charter Township | 23.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 37 | Walled Lake | 23.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 38 (tie) | Village of Clarkston | 23.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 38 (tie) | Southfield Township | 23.4 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 13 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 Royal Oak
How long is the average commute in Royal Oak?
Workers who live in Royal Oak, MI take an average of 23.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Royal Oak without a car?
4.2% of households in Royal Oak have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Royal Oak?
27.4% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Royal Oak worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Royal Oak city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Royal Oak city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Royal Oak 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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