How long is the commute from Beechwood, MI?
Workers who live in Beechwood, MI take an average of 18.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.2% of workers drive alone to work.
3.0% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
3.8% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.4 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 3.0%
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Beechwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Beechwood | Ottawa County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.2% (±8.9 points) | 77.4% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±6.4 points) | 8.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±2.7 points) | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±2.0 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.8% (±3.4 points) | 10.3% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Beechwood, the average commute is not measurably different from Ottawa County (20.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Beechwood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ottawa County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Ottawa County, Beechwood ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 71 of 80.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Beechwood
| Vehicles available | Beechwood | Ottawa County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±5.4 points) | 3.7% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.3% (±10.0 points) | 26.1% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.5% (±14.7 points) | 44.8% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.1% (±10.2 points) | 25.4% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Beechwood, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ottawa County (3.7%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Beechwood
| Beechwood | Ottawa County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.8% (±3.4 points) | 10.3% (±0.7 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±1.9 points) | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.3% (±7.7 points) | 93.0% (±0.6 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Beechwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ottawa County (93.0%).
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 Beechwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood | — | 18.4 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Holland | 2.5 mi | 16.8 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Park Township (Ottawa County) | 3.0 mi | 20.6 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Zeeland | 5.6 mi | 13.7 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Laketown Township | 5.8 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Fillmore Township | 6.4 mi | 18.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Olive Township (Ottawa County) | 7.0 mi | 19.1 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Port Sheldon Township | 7.6 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Zeeland Charter Township | 8.4 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Zeeland, MI (13.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Port Sheldon Township, MI (23.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ottawa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamont | 25.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 2 | Allendale | 20.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 3 | Jenison | 20.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 4 | Beechwood | 18.4 minutes (±3.1) |
Beechwood is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Holland Charter Township, whose figures include it.
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 Beechwood
How long is the average commute in Beechwood?
Workers who live in Beechwood, MI take an average of 18.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Beechwood without a car?
5.1% of households in Beechwood have no vehicle, and 3.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Beechwood?
3.8% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Beechwood worked from home, and 90.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beechwood CDP, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beechwood CDP, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beechwood CDP, 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 Beechwood CDP, Michigan (place:06880, in state:26).
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
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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 .
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