How long is the commute from Benton Harbor, MI?
Workers who live in Benton Harbor, MI take an average of 18.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
5.8% work from home.
28.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.1 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Households without a car
- 28.4%
How people in Benton Harbor get to work
| Means of transportation | Benton Harbor | Berrien County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.0% (±7.0 points) | 76.4% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.0% (±4.9 points) | 8.3% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±3.5 points) | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.8% (±2.9 points) | 11.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Benton Harbor, the average commute is not measurably different from Berrien County (21.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Benton Harbor, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Berrien County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Berrien County, Benton Harbor ranks 27 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1387 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Benton Harbor
| Vehicles available | Benton Harbor | Berrien County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 28.4% (±7.1 points) | 8.0% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.9% (±6.9 points) | 35.2% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 20.7% (±4.9 points) | 37.6% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 5.0% (±2.6 points) | 19.2% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Benton Harbor, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Berrien 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 Benton Harbor
| Benton Harbor | Berrien County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.8% (±2.9 points) | 11.2% (±0.9 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 84.7% (±5.6 points) | 93.9% (±0.8 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 78.6% (±6.4 points) | 89.3% (±0.9 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Benton Harbor, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Berrien County (89.3%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Benton Harbor
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Harbor | — | 18.1 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Benton Heights | 1.8 mi | 14.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Fair Plain | 2.2 mi | 19.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| St. Joseph | 2.3 mi | 19.6 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Benton Charter Township | 2.6 mi | 18.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| St. Joseph Charter Township | 3.5 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Shoreham | 4.9 mi | 17.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hagar Township | 6.6 mi | 27.6 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Royalton Township | 6.6 mi | 17.0 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hagar Township, MI (27.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Berrien County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 21 (tie) | Watervliet | 19.4 minutes (±5.5) |
| 21 (tie) | Lincoln Charter Township | 19.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 23 | Bridgman | 19.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 24 | Buchanan | 19.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 25 | St. Joseph Charter Township | 18.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 26 | Benton Charter Township | 18.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 27 | Benton Harbor | 18.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 28 | Three Oaks Township | 17.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 29 | Royalton Township | 17.0 minutes (±1.2) |
| 30 | Sodus Township | 16.5 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 10 of 30 places in Berrien 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 Benton Harbor
How long is the average commute in Benton Harbor?
Workers who live in Benton Harbor, MI take an average of 18.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Benton Harbor without a car?
28.4% of households in Benton Harbor have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Benton Harbor?
5.8% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Benton Harbor worked from home, and 78.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton Harbor city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton Harbor city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton Harbor 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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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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