How long is the commute from Westland, MI?
Workers who live in Westland, MI take an average of 25.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
11.3% work from home.
8.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.4 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Households without a car
- 8.7%
How people in Westland get to work
| Means of transportation | Westland | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.8% (±1.7 points) | 71.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±1.2 points) | 8.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 1.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.5 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.5 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.3% (±1.2 points) | 14.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Westland, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Westland, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Wayne County (1.8%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wayne County, Westland ranks 16 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 796 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Westland
| Vehicles available | Westland | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% (±1.2 points) | 11.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.2% (±2.0 points) | 41.0% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.0% (±2.2 points) | 32.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.1% (±1.3 points) | 15.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Westland, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Wayne County (11.6%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Westland
| Westland | Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.3% (±1.2 points) | 14.1% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±1.2 points) | 94.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.5% (±1.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Westland, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Wayne County (89.7%).
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 Westland
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westland | — | 25.4 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Garden City | 2.1 mi | 26.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne | 2.9 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Inkster | 3.5 mi | 26.9 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Dearborn Heights | 4.8 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Livonia | 5.4 mi | 24.3 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| Canton Charter Township | 5.4 mi | 26.9 minutes (±0.7) | Higher |
| Plymouth | 5.7 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Romulus | 6.6 mi | 25.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Canton Charter Township, MI (26.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Gibraltar | 26.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 11 | Harper Woods | 26.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 12 | Northville | 26.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 | Belleville | 25.8 minutes (±5.8) |
| 14 | River Rouge | 25.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 15 (tie) | Trenton | 25.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 15 (tie) | Westland | 25.4 minutes (±1.0) |
| 15 (tie) | Brownstown Charter Township | 25.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 18 | Melvindale | 25.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 19 | Romulus | 25.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 20 | Redford Charter Township | 24.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 21 (tie) | Detroit | 24.8 minutes (±0.4) |
| 21 (tie) | Grosse Pointe Park | 24.8 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 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 Westland
How long is the average commute in Westland?
Workers who live in Westland, MI take an average of 25.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Westland without a car?
8.7% of households in Westland have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Westland?
11.3% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Westland worked from home, and 91.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westland city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westland city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westland 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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