How long is the commute from Algoma Township, MI?
Workers who live in Algoma Township, MI take an average of 27.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.1% of workers walk to work.
13.7% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.9 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Algoma Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Algoma Township | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.6% (±6.4 points) | 73.2% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.8% (±4.6 points) | 7.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.7% (±4.0 points) | 14.3% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Algoma Township, the average commute is higher than in Kent County (21.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Algoma Township, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Kent County (1.5%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kent County, Algoma Township ranks 6 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 547 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Algoma Township
| Vehicles available | Algoma Township | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±1.5 points) | 6.2% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.7% (±6.7 points) | 32.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.1% (±7.1 points) | 42.2% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.4% (±6.1 points) | 18.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Algoma Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kent County (6.2%).
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 Algoma Township
| Algoma Township | Kent County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.7% (±4.0 points) | 14.3% (±0.5 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±1.6 points) | 95.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±3.5 points) | 92.2% (±0.5 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Algoma Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kent County (92.2%).
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 Algoma Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algoma Township | — | 27.9 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Rockford | 3.6 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sparta | 4.8 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Springs | 5.0 mi | 28.5 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Sparta Township | 5.6 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Plainfield Charter Township | 6.2 mi | 20.2 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Solon Township (Kent County) | 6.4 mi | 27.7 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Courtland Township | 6.6 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Kent City | 8.2 mi | 23.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Plainfield Charter Township, MI (20.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spencer Township | 34.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 2 (tie) | Grattan Township | 32.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 2 (tie) | Oakfield Township | 32.7 minutes (±5.1) |
| 4 | Cedar Springs | 28.5 minutes (±7.6) |
| 5 | Nelson Township | 28.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 (tie) | Algoma Township | 27.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 6 (tie) | Courtland Township | 27.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 8 | Solon Township (Kent County) | 27.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 9 | Vergennes Township | 26.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 | Tyrone Township (Kent County) | 26.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 11 | Bowne Township | 26.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 12 | Cannon Township | 26.0 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 12 of 30 places in Kent 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Algoma Township
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Algoma Township, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Algoma Township beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Algoma Township, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Algoma Township
How long is the average commute in Algoma Township?
Workers who live in Algoma Township, MI take an average of 27.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Algoma Township without a car?
1.7% of households in Algoma Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Algoma Township?
13.7% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Algoma Township worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Algoma township, Kent County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Algoma township, Kent County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Algoma township, Kent County, 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 Algoma township, Kent County, Michigan (county subdivision:01160, in state:26 county:081).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in Algoma Township at a glance
- Median rent in Algoma Township
- Rent burden in Algoma Township
- Income and affordability in Algoma Township
- Home values in Algoma Township
- Homeowner costs in Algoma Township
- Property taxes in Algoma Township
- Types of homes in Algoma Township
- Bedrooms in Algoma Township
- Age of homes in Algoma Township
- Heating fuel in Algoma Township
- Population growth in Algoma Township
- How long people stay in Algoma Township
- Crowding and facilities in Algoma Township
- Michigan landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Kent County
- Michigan places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in Michigan