How long is the commute from Southfield, MI?
Workers who live in Southfield, MI take an average of 23.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
17.0% work from home.
10.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.7 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 17.0%
- Households without a car
- 10.0%
How people in Southfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Southfield | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.0% (±2.2 points) | 71.3% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±1.2 points) | 5.9% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±0.8 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±0.7 points) | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±0.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.0% (±1.7 points) | 20.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Southfield, 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 Southfield, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Oakland County (0.3%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Oakland County, Southfield ranks 34 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 974 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Southfield
| Vehicles available | Southfield | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.0% (±1.5 points) | 5.3% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.2% (±2.1 points) | 35.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.5% (±2.0 points) | 40.4% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.3% (±1.7 points) | 19.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Southfield, 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 Southfield
| Southfield | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.0% (±1.7 points) | 20.2% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±0.8 points) | 96.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.9% (±1.3 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Southfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Oakland County (94.2%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Southfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield | — | 23.7 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Lathrup Village | 2.0 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bingham Farms | 3.1 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Southfield Township | 3.2 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Beverly Hills | 3.5 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin | 3.8 mi | 25.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Park | 4.0 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Berkley | 4.1 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Huntington Woods | 4.7 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
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) | 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) |
| 40 | Oak Park | 23.3 minutes (±1.3) |
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 Southfield
How long is the average commute in Southfield?
Workers who live in Southfield, MI take an average of 23.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Southfield without a car?
10.0% of households in Southfield have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Southfield?
17.0% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Southfield worked from home, and 91.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southfield city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southfield city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southfield 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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