How long is the commute from Benton Heights, MI?
Workers who live in Benton Heights, MI take an average of 14.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
4.1% work from home.
18.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.9 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Households without a car
- 18.9%
How people in Benton Heights get to work
| Means of transportation | Benton Heights | Berrien County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.1% (±8.4 points) | 76.4% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±6.8 points) | 8.3% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±2.6 points) | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.1% (±3.9 points) | 11.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Benton Heights, the average commute is lower than in 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 Heights, 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 Heights ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 79 of 80.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Benton Heights
| Vehicles available | Benton Heights | Berrien County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 18.9% (±8.9 points) | 8.0% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.7% (±11.9 points) | 35.2% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.0% (±9.8 points) | 37.6% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.4% (±6.5 points) | 19.2% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Benton Heights, 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 Heights
| Benton Heights | Berrien County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.1% (±3.9 points) | 11.2% (±0.9 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.1% (±4.7 points) | 93.9% (±0.8 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±5.1 points) | 89.3% (±0.9 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Benton Heights, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Berrien County (89.3%).
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 Benton Heights
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Heights | — | 14.9 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Benton Harbor | 1.8 mi | 18.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Fair Plain | 3.4 mi | 19.9 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| St. Joseph | 4.1 mi | 19.6 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| St. Joseph Charter Township | 5.0 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Hagar Township | 5.3 mi | 27.6 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Shoreham | 6.5 mi | 17.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sodus Township | 6.6 mi | 16.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Coloma | 7.0 mi | 25.0 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fair Plain, MI (19.9 minutes), St. Joseph Charter Township, MI (18.5 minutes), 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paw Paw Lake | 30.6 minutes (±10.0) |
| 2 | Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert | 29.6 minutes (±10.6) |
| 3 | Fair Plain | 19.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | Benton Heights | 14.9 minutes (±1.7) |
Benton Heights is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Benton 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 Benton Heights
How long is the average commute in Benton Heights?
Workers who live in Benton Heights, MI take an average of 14.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Benton Heights without a car?
18.9% of households in Benton Heights have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Benton Heights?
4.1% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Benton Heights worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton Heights CDP, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton Heights CDP, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton Heights 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 Benton Heights CDP, Michigan (place:07540, 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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