How long is the commute from Buchanan, MI?
Workers who live in Buchanan, MI take an average of 19.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
4.2% work from home.
7.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.0 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.0%
How people in Buchanan get to work
| Means of transportation | Buchanan | Berrien County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.8% (±8.1 points) | 76.4% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.0% (±7.3 points) | 8.3% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±2.7 points) | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.9 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.2% (±3.3 points) | 11.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Buchanan, 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 Buchanan, 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, Buchanan ranks 24 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1343 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Buchanan
| Vehicles available | Buchanan | Berrien County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% (±5.2 points) | 8.0% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.4% (±11.7 points) | 35.2% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.9% (±8.9 points) | 37.6% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.7% (±8.0 points) | 19.2% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Buchanan, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Berrien County (8.0%).
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 Buchanan
| Buchanan | Berrien County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.2% (±3.3 points) | 11.2% (±0.9 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% (±5.0 points) | 93.9% (±0.8 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.6% (±8.3 points) | 89.3% (±0.9 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Buchanan, 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 lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Buchanan
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan | — | 19.0 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Buchanan Township | 2.2 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bertrand Township | 2.9 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Niles Township | 4.6 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Niles | 6.1 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Galien | 7.1 mi | 30.4 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Weesaw Township | 7.2 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| German Township (St. Joseph County) | 7.6 mi | 19.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Galien Township | 8.1 mi | 31.3 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bertrand Township, MI (24.4 minutes), Niles Township, MI (23.1 minutes), Galien, MI (30.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Oronoko Charter Township | 20.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 19 (tie) | St. Joseph | 19.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 19 (tie) | Baroda Township | 19.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 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 13 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 Buchanan
How long is the average commute in Buchanan?
Workers who live in Buchanan, MI take an average of 19.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Buchanan without a car?
7.0% of households in Buchanan have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Buchanan?
4.2% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Buchanan worked from home, and 82.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buchanan city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buchanan city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buchanan 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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