How long is the commute from Utica, MI?
Workers who live in Utica, MI take an average of 23.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
10.9% work from home.
12.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.8 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Households without a car
- 12.0%
How people in Utica get to work
| Means of transportation | Utica | Macomb County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.8% (±5.9 points) | 76.0% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±3.6 points) | 7.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±2.6 points) | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±2.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.9% (±3.4 points) | 13.4% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Utica, the average commute is not measurably different from Macomb County (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Utica, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Macomb County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Macomb County, Utica ranks 21 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 967 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Utica
| Vehicles available | Utica | Macomb County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.0% (±5.6 points) | 6.2% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.5% (±6.2 points) | 36.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.7% (±5.0 points) | 37.9% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.8% (±3.3 points) | 19.6% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Utica, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Macomb County (6.2%).
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 Utica
| Utica | Macomb County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.9% (±3.4 points) | 13.4% (±0.6 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±4.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.0% (±5.9 points) | 93.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Utica, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Macomb County (93.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (90.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Utica
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utica | — | 23.8 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Shelby Charter Township | 3.1 mi | 25.1 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling Heights | 3.3 mi | 24.7 minutes (±0.5) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Charter Township | 6.0 mi | 25.4 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Macomb Township | 6.3 mi | 28.6 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
| Rochester | 6.3 mi | 24.9 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Troy | 6.9 mi | 23.7 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Rochester Hills | 7.3 mi | 24.3 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fraser | 7.4 mi | 23.5 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Macomb Township, MI (28.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Macomb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Richmond | 25.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 16 | Roseville | 25.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 17 | Clinton Charter Township | 25.4 minutes (±0.8) |
| 18 | Shelby Charter Township | 25.1 minutes (±0.9) |
| 19 | Warren | 24.9 minutes (±0.7) |
| 20 | Sterling Heights | 24.7 minutes (±0.5) |
| 21 | Utica | 23.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 22 | Fraser | 23.5 minutes (±1.4) |
| 23 | Center Line | 22.6 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 9 of 23 places in Macomb 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 Utica
How long is the average commute in Utica?
Workers who live in Utica, MI take an average of 23.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Utica without a car?
12.0% of households in Utica have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Utica?
10.9% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Utica worked from home, and 87.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Utica city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Utica city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Utica 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 Utica city, Michigan (place:81540, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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