How long is the commute from Allegan, MI?
Workers who live in Allegan, MI take an average of 19.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.2% of workers walk to work.
8.1% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.8 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in Allegan get to work
| Means of transportation | Allegan | Allegan County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.0% (±6.5 points) | 78.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±5.8 points) | 8.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.2% (±3.1 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.1% (±3.9 points) | 9.5% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Allegan, the average commute is lower than in Allegan County (24.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Allegan, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Allegan County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Allegan County, Allegan ranks 27 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1293 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Allegan
| Vehicles available | Allegan | Allegan County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±2.0 points) | 2.5% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.3% (±9.6 points) | 27.6% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% (±9.1 points) | 42.8% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.5% (±8.6 points) | 27.2% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Allegan, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Allegan County (2.5%).
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 Allegan
| Allegan | Allegan County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.1% (±3.9 points) | 9.5% (±1.0 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.3% (±1.2 points) | 96.0% (±0.7 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.6% (±2.1 points) | 91.6% (±0.9 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Allegan, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Allegan County (91.6%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Allegan
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegan | — | 19.8 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Allegan Township | 1.9 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Valley Township | 4.8 mi | 27.7 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Trowbridge Township | 5.1 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Watson Township | 6.0 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Otsego Township | 6.8 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Monterey Township | 7.1 mi | 31.8 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Cheshire Township | 7.2 mi | 33.5 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
| Hopkins | 7.6 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Allegan Township, MI (25.0 minutes), Valley Township, MI (27.7 minutes), Trowbridge Township, MI (25.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Allegan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Saugatuck Township | 23.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 22 (tie) | Fennville | 22.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 22 (tie) | Wayland | 22.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 24 | Overisel Township | 20.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 25 (tie) | Plainwell | 20.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 25 (tie) | Laketown Township | 20.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 27 (tie) | Allegan | 19.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 27 (tie) | Otsego | 19.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 29 | Otsego Township | 18.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 30 | Fillmore Township | 18.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 31 | Douglas | 17.3 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 11 of 31 places in Allegan 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 Allegan
How long is the average commute in Allegan?
Workers who live in Allegan, MI take an average of 19.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Allegan without a car?
2.0% of households in Allegan have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Allegan?
8.1% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Allegan worked from home, and 97.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Allegan city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Allegan city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Allegan 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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