How long is the commute from Wolverine Lake, MI?
Workers who live in Wolverine Lake, MI take an average of 23.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
14.6% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.8 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in Wolverine Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Wolverine Lake | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.6% (±5.6 points) | 71.3% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.2% (±2.1 points) | 5.9% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±2.0 points) | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.6% (±5.2 points) | 20.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Wolverine Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Wolverine Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Oakland County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Oakland County, Wolverine Lake ranks 8 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 161 of 253.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wolverine Lake
| Vehicles available | Wolverine Lake | Oakland County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±2.9 points) | 5.3% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.6% (±6.5 points) | 35.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% (±7.2 points) | 40.4% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.2% (±4.6 points) | 19.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Wolverine Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Wolverine Lake
| Wolverine Lake | Oakland County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.6% (±5.2 points) | 20.2% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±2.9 points) | 96.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±3.7 points) | 94.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wolverine Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Oakland County (94.2%).
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 Wolverine Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverine Lake | — | 23.8 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Walled Lake | 1.3 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wixom | 3.1 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| West Bloomfield Charter Township | 5.1 mi | 27.8 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Novi | 5.2 mi | 26.2 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Milford | 6.3 mi | 28.9 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Orchard Lake Village | 6.4 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Milford Charter Township | 6.4 mi | 30.1 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Novi Township | 6.7 mi | 25.5 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Bloomfield Charter Township, MI (27.8 minutes), Novi, MI (26.2 minutes), Milford, MI (28.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Holly | 35.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Oxford | 32.6 minutes (±5.7) |
| 4 | Ortonville | 29.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 5 | Milford | 28.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Lake Orion | 28.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 | Franklin | 25.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 8 | Wolverine Lake | 23.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 9 | Beverly Hills | 22.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 10 | Bingham Farms | 22.7 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 9 of 10 places in Oakland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Wolverine Lake lies inside Commerce Charter Township, whose figures include it, so it is ranked only against places like it.
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 Wolverine Lake
How long is the average commute in Wolverine Lake?
Workers who live in Wolverine Lake, MI take an average of 23.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wolverine Lake without a car?
2.5% of households in Wolverine Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wolverine Lake?
14.6% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Wolverine Lake worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wolverine Lake village, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wolverine Lake village, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wolverine Lake village, 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 Wolverine Lake village, Michigan (place:88260, in state:26).
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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 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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