How long is the commute from Walker, MI?
Workers who live in Walker, MI take an average of 20.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
10.0% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.2 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 10.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Walker get to work
| Means of transportation | Walker | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.4% (±3.0 points) | 73.2% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±2.3 points) | 7.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.0% (±2.1 points) | 14.3% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Walker, the average commute is not measurably different from Kent County (21.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Walker, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kent County (1.5%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kent County, Walker ranks 22 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1269 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Walker
| Vehicles available | Walker | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±1.2 points) | 6.2% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.1% (±3.3 points) | 32.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% (±4.2 points) | 42.2% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.8% (±2.9 points) | 18.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Walker, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kent County (6.2%).
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 Walker
| Walker | Kent County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.0% (±2.1 points) | 14.3% (±0.5 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±1.6 points) | 95.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.8% (±2.6 points) | 92.2% (±0.5 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Walker, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kent County (92.2%).
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 Walker
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker | — | 20.2 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Tallmadge Charter Township | 4.3 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Comstock Park | 5.2 mi | 21.1 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Rapids | 5.7 mi | 19.0 minutes (±0.4) | Not measurably different |
| Alpine Township | 5.8 mi | 21.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Grandville | 6.6 mi | 18.0 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Wright Township (Ottawa County) | 7.4 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Jenison | 7.5 mi | 20.1 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Georgetown Charter Township | 7.7 mi | 21.5 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Grandville, MI (18.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Tallmadge Charter Township, MI (22.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Caledonia Township (Kent County) | 22.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 17 | Sparta Township | 22.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 18 | Wyoming | 21.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 19 | Alpine Township | 21.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 20 | Gaines Charter Township | 20.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 21 | Byron Township | 20.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 22 (tie) | Walker | 20.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 22 (tie) | Plainfield Charter Township | 20.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 24 | Grand Rapids Charter Township | 20.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 25 (tie) | Kentwood | 19.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 25 (tie) | Ada Township | 19.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 27 | Cascade Charter Township | 19.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 28 | Grand Rapids | 19.0 minutes (±0.4) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Kent 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 Walker
How long is the average commute in Walker?
Workers who live in Walker, MI take an average of 20.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Walker without a car?
3.3% of households in Walker have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Walker?
10.0% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Walker worked from home, and 90.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walker city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walker city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walker 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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