How long is the commute from Bay Township, MI?
Workers who live in Bay Township, MI take an average of 21.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
15.3% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.4 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Bay Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Bay Township | Charlevoix County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.9% (±5.4 points) | 74.8% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.6% (±2.1 points) | 9.2% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.3% (±5.1 points) | 12.4% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Bay Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Charlevoix County (19.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bay Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Charlevoix County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Charlevoix County, Bay Township ranks 10 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1185 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bay Township
| Vehicles available | Bay Township | Charlevoix County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±1.6 points) | 5.4% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.6% (±6.9 points) | 29.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% (±7.2 points) | 43.3% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.0% (±7.4 points) | 22.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Bay Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Charlevoix County (5.4%).
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 Bay Township
| Bay Township | Charlevoix County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.3% (±5.1 points) | 12.4% (±1.6 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±1.4 points) | 94.5% (±1.1 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.8% (±3.0 points) | 90.1% (±1.4 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bay Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Charlevoix County (90.1%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bay Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Township | — | 21.4 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Resort Township | 2.6 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Evangeline Township | 3.4 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Petoskey | 4.9 mi | 14.6 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Hayes Township (Charlevoix County) | 5.2 mi | 22.7 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Boyne City | 6.2 mi | 15.3 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Eveline Township | 6.6 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Melrose Township | 7.7 mi | 21.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bear Creek Township | 7.9 mi | 19.5 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Petoskey, MI (14.6 minutes), Boyne City, MI (15.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Charlevoix County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Boyne Valley Township | 23.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 5 (tie) | East Jordan | 22.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 5 (tie) | Eveline Township | 22.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Hayes Township (Charlevoix County) | 22.7 minutes (±4.9) |
| 8 | Evangeline Township | 21.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 | Wilson Township (Charlevoix County) | 21.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 | Bay Township | 21.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 11 | Melrose Township | 21.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 12 | Norwood Township | 20.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 | Marion Township (Charlevoix County) | 17.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 14 | Boyne City | 15.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 15 | Charlevoix Township | 15.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 | Peaine Township | 13.3 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Charlevoix 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 Bay Township
How long is the average commute in Bay Township?
Workers who live in Bay Township, MI take an average of 21.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bay Township without a car?
1.9% of households in Bay Township have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bay Township?
15.3% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Bay Township worked from home, and 95.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bay township, Charlevoix County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bay township, Charlevoix County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bay township, Charlevoix County, 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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Figures last updated on .
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