Most car-dependent, US cities · 2010
US cities ranked by the share of commuters who drive to work alone (2023 ACS). Holiday City-Berkeley, New Jersey leads at 94.9%. 6,642 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Ohio carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest drive alone to work?
Holiday City-Berkeley, New Jersey ranks #1 with 94.9% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by drive alone to work?
Holiday City-Berkeley, New Jersey, Kirtland, Ohio, Campbell, Ohio, Kensington, Connecticut, Freeland, Michigan.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,642 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2010 ACS 5-year data.
How is drive alone to work measured?
Share of workers who drive alone to work. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2010).