How long is the commute from Woodhaven, MI?
Workers who live in Woodhaven, MI take an average of 23.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
10.3% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.7 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Woodhaven get to work
| Means of transportation | Woodhaven | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.3% (±4.7 points) | 71.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±3.3 points) | 8.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 1.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.9 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.3% (±3.2 points) | 14.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Woodhaven, the average commute is not measurably different from Wayne County (24.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Woodhaven, 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, Woodhaven ranks 36 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 976 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Woodhaven
| Vehicles available | Woodhaven | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±1.7 points) | 11.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.4% (±5.5 points) | 41.0% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% (±4.7 points) | 32.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.7% (±3.2 points) | 15.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Woodhaven, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Wayne County (11.6%).
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 Woodhaven
| Woodhaven | Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.3% (±3.2 points) | 14.1% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±1.6 points) | 94.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.0% (±2.0 points) | 89.7% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Woodhaven, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Wayne County (89.7%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Woodhaven
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhaven | — | 23.7 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Brownstown Charter Township | 1.8 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Trenton | 2.2 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Gibraltar | 2.7 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Flat Rock | 3.1 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Riverview | 3.3 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Grosse Ile Township | 4.3 mi | 30.8 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Rockwood | 4.4 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Southgate | 5.1 mi | 23.5 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Flat Rock, MI (29.0 minutes), Grosse Ile Township, MI (30.8 minutes), Rockwood, MI (28.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 28 (tie) | Riverview | 24.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 31 | Grosse Pointe Woods | 24.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 32 (tie) | Dearborn Heights | 23.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 32 (tie) | Hamtramck | 23.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 34 (tie) | Allen Park | 23.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 34 (tie) | Grosse Pointe Farms | 23.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 36 | Woodhaven | 23.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 37 | Southgate | 23.5 minutes (±1.1) |
| 38 | Village of Grosse Pointe Shores | 23.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 39 (tie) | Ecorse | 23.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 39 (tie) | Plymouth Charter Township | 23.1 minutes (±1.1) |
| 41 | Highland Park | 22.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 42 | Dearborn | 21.7 minutes (±0.7) |
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 Woodhaven
How long is the average commute in Woodhaven?
Workers who live in Woodhaven, MI take an average of 23.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Woodhaven without a car?
2.6% of households in Woodhaven have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Woodhaven?
10.3% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Woodhaven worked from home, and 96.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodhaven city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodhaven city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodhaven 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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