How long is the commute from Alpena, MI?
Workers who live in Alpena, MI take an average of 11.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.0% of workers drive alone to work.
2.4% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
5.4% work from home.
11.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.1 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 2.4%
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Households without a car
- 11.9%
How people in Alpena get to work
| Means of transportation | Alpena | Alpena County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.0% (±4.4 points) | 77.3% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±2.8 points) | 7.2% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.4% (±2.0 points) | 1.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.1 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.1% (±2.3 points) | 4.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.4% (±3.0 points) | 7.8% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Alpena, the average commute is lower than in Alpena County (17.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Alpena, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Alpena County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Alpena County, Alpena ranks 9 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1509 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Alpena
| Vehicles available | Alpena | Alpena County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.9% (±3.3 points) | 8.0% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.0% (±5.5 points) | 35.9% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.3% (±4.4 points) | 40.0% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.8% (±2.1 points) | 16.1% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Alpena, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Alpena County (8.0%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Alpena
| Alpena | Alpena County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.4% (±3.0 points) | 7.8% (±2.0 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.8% (±3.2 points) | 91.2% (±1.6 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.9% (±4.0 points) | 85.1% (±2.0 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Alpena, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Alpena County (85.1%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Alpena
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpena | — | 11.1 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Alpena Township | 2.1 mi | 17.4 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Maple Ridge Township (Alpena County) | 6.8 mi | 16.5 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Wilson Township (Alpena County) | 9.8 mi | 21.9 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Ossineke | 11 mi | 22.4 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Presque Isle Township | 12 mi | 33.2 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Sanborn Township | 12 mi | 31.3 minutes (±8.1) | Higher |
| Long Rapids Township | 13 mi | 26.9 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Krakow Township | 17 mi | 30.8 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Alpena Township, MI (17.4 minutes), Maple Ridge Township (Alpena County), MI (16.5 minutes), Wilson Township (Alpena County), MI (21.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Alpena County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Ossineke Township | 29.5 minutes (±5.5) |
| 4 | Long Rapids Township | 26.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 5 | Green Township | 26.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 6 | Wilson Township (Alpena County) | 21.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 7 | Alpena Township | 17.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 8 | Maple Ridge Township (Alpena County) | 16.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 9 | Alpena | 11.1 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 7 of 9 places in Alpena 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 Alpena
How long is the average commute in Alpena?
Workers who live in Alpena, MI take an average of 11.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Alpena without a car?
11.9% of households in Alpena have no vehicle, and 2.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Alpena?
5.4% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Alpena worked from home, and 82.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alpena city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alpena city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alpena city, 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 Alpena city, Michigan (place:01740, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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