How long is the commute from Benzonia, MI?

Name: Commute and cars in Benzonia, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

Workers who live in Benzonia, MI take an average of 21.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

70.2% of workers drive alone to work.

1.7% take public transportation.

0.8% of workers walk to work.

15.4% work from home.

4.9% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 21.2 minutes (±2.5)
Public transportation: 1.7%
Work from home: 15.4%
Households without a car: 4.9%

How people in Benzonia get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Benzonia	Benzie County	Michigan	United States
Drove alone	70.2% (±10.3 points)	76.6%	74.3%	68.8%
Carpooled	11.2% (±7.1 points)	9.0%	7.9%	8.5%
Public transportation	1.7% (±2.4 points)	0.8%	0.9%	3.2%
Walked	0.8% (±1.2 points)	1.2%	2.0%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.6% (±0.8 points)	1.2%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	15.4% (±8.0 points)	11.1%	13.5%	15.1%

In Benzonia, the average commute is lower than in Benzie County (24.6 minutes).

It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Benzonia, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Benzie County (0.8%).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Benzie County, Benzonia ranks 3 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 195 of 253.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Benzonia

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Benzonia	Benzie County	Michigan	United States
No vehicle	4.9% (±3.9 points)	2.5%	7.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	33.9% (±8.1 points)	29.1%	34.8%	33.1%
2 vehicles	43.8% (±9.6 points)	45.6%	38.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	17.3% (±6.4 points)	22.8%	19.8%	21.9%

In Benzonia, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Benzie County (2.5%).

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 Benzonia

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Benzonia	Benzie County	Michigan	United States
Workers working from home	15.4% (±8.0 points)	11.1% (±1.5 points)	13.5% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	99.6% (±1.2 points)	95.7% (±1.0 points)	95.1% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	92.6% (±4.3 points)	93.0% (±1.2 points)	90.5% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Benzonia, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Benzie 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 Benzonia

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Benzonia
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Benzonia	—	21.2 minutes (±2.5)	—
Beulah	0.8 mi	12.8 minutes (±3.2)	Lower
Crystal Lake Township	4.6 mi	18.7 minutes (±2.5)	Not measurably different
Gilmore Township (Benzie County)	4.8 mi	20.9 minutes (±3.0)	Not measurably different
Joyfield Township	5.2 mi	24.2 minutes (±4.2)	Not measurably different
Honor	5.2 mi	26.3 minutes (±10.8)	Not measurably different
Blaine Township	5.9 mi	22.2 minutes (±5.2)	Not measurably different
Weldon Township	6.0 mi	29.5 minutes (±3.6)	Higher
Homestead Township	6.1 mi	31.4 minutes (±4.9)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Beulah, MI (12.8 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Weldon Township, MI (29.5 minutes), Homestead Township, MI (31.4 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Benzie County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Honor	26.3 minutes (±10.8)
2	Thompsonville	25.5 minutes (±4.1)
3 (tie)	Benzonia	21.2 minutes (±2.5)
3 (tie)	Lake Ann	21.2 minutes (±4.0)
5 (tie)	Beulah	12.8 minutes (±3.2)
5 (tie)	Elberta	12.8 minutes (±2.9)

Benzonia lies inside Benzonia Township, whose figures include it, so it is ranked only against places like 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 Benzonia

How long is the average commute in Benzonia?

Workers who live in Benzonia, MI take an average of 21.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Benzonia without a car?

4.9% of households in Benzonia have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Benzonia?

15.4% (±8.0 points) of workers who live in Benzonia worked from home, and 92.6% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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