Data story · 2026
How Macomb Township gets to work, 2026
Commute times, transit, walking, working from home and cars for Macomb Township, from the latest Census estimates and compared with Macomb County.
By Victoria Jackson, Editor In Chief
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- Average commute to work
- 28.6 minutes
- Workers commuting an hour or more
- 8.1%
- Workers who ride transit
- 0.1%
- Workers who walk or bike
- 1.3%
Lenox Township has the highest average commute to work, Workers commuting an hour or more, Workers who ride transit, Workers who walk or bike, Workers who work from home, Workers who carpool, Households without a vehicle, 32.3 minutes, and Shelby Township the lowest, 25.1 minutes
Average commute to work, Workers commuting an hour or more, Workers who ride transit, Workers who walk or bike, Workers who work from home, Workers who carpool, Households without a vehicle
| Group | Average commute to work, Workers commuting an hour or more, Workers who ride transit, Workers who walk or bike, Workers who work from home, Workers who carpool, Households without a vehicle |
|---|---|
| Washington Township | 30.0 minutes |
| Harrison Township | 28.2 minutes |
| Lenox Township | 32.3 minutes |
| Clinton Township | 25.4 minutes |
| Shelby Township | 25.1 minutes |
| Chesterfield | 27.1 minutes |
Here is what the numbers say. For average commute to work, Macomb Township comes in at 28.6 minutes, against 26.3 minutes across Macomb County and 26.0 minutes for Metro Detroit.
That is the 12th highest of 27 communities in Macomb County. For workers commuting an hour or more, Macomb Township comes in at 8.1%, against 5.9% across Macomb County and 6.2% for Metro Detroit.
That is the 11th highest of 27 communities in Macomb County.
The rest of the numbers
For workers who ride transit, Macomb Township comes in at 0.1%, against 0.6% across Macomb County and 0.9% for Metro Detroit. That is the 2nd lowest of 19 communities in Macomb County.
For workers who walk or bike, Macomb Township comes in at 1.3%, against 1.3% across Macomb County and 1.5% for Metro Detroit. That is the 13th highest of 25 communities in Macomb County.
For workers who work from home, Macomb Township comes in at 14.7%, against 13.4% across Macomb County and 15.7% for Metro Detroit. That is the 5th highest of 27 communities in Macomb County.
For workers who carpool, Macomb Township comes in at 5.1%, against 7.8% across Macomb County and 7.4% for Metro Detroit. That is the 7th lowest of 27 communities in Macomb County.
For households without a vehicle, Macomb Township comes in at 2.0%, against 6.2% across Macomb County and 7.9% for Metro Detroit. That is the 5th lowest of 27 communities in Macomb County.
Next door
Washington Township nearby comes in at 30.0 minutes for average commute to work. Harrison Township nearby comes in at 28.2 minutes for average commute to work.
Lenox Township nearby comes in at 32.3 minutes for average commute to work.
How we read the numbers
Every figure is the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ranks compare communities in Macomb County with the same figure on file.
Final word
Every place named here links to its own guide on Rebuild Detroit. Stay tuned.
Sources
Editor In Chief, Detroit Ledger
Victoria Jackson is a lifelong student and sharp-eyed documentarian of all things Detroit, from its rich musical roots and cultural icons to its shifting neighborhoods, storied architecture, and underground legends.