How long is the commute from Canadian Lakes, MI?
Workers who live in Canadian Lakes, MI take an average of 31.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
21.8% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.9 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 21.8%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Canadian Lakes get to work
| Means of transportation | Canadian Lakes | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.8% (±8.1 points) | 76.2% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±4.6 points) | 8.6% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±1.8 points) | 4.4% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.8% (±8.4 points) | 8.7% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Canadian Lakes, the average commute is higher than in Mecosta County (23.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Canadian Lakes, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mecosta County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
Statewide, it ranks 11 of 80.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Canadian Lakes
| Vehicles available | Canadian Lakes | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±1.5 points) | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% (±6.6 points) | 30.6% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.8% (±7.8 points) | 39.7% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.3% (±6.1 points) | 22.6% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Canadian Lakes, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Mecosta County (7.1%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Canadian Lakes
| Canadian Lakes | Mecosta County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.8% (±8.4 points) | 8.7% (±1.3 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±2.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.9 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.7% (±4.2 points) | 82.0% (±1.8 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Canadian Lakes, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Mecosta County (82.0%).
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 Canadian Lakes
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Lakes | — | 31.9 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Austin Township (Mecosta County) | 3.7 mi | 28.7 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mecosta | 4.5 mi | 24.4 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hinton Township | 6.0 mi | 37.7 minutes (±11.8) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield Township (Mecosta County) | 6.5 mi | 30.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Stanwood | 7.2 mi | 25.1 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Martiny Township | 7.5 mi | 31.4 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Colfax Township (Mecosta County) | 7.8 mi | 22.8 minutes (±4.2) | Lower |
| Wheatland Township (Mecosta County) | 7.9 mi | 25.9 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Colfax Township (Mecosta County), MI (22.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Canadian Lakes is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Morton 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 Canadian Lakes
How long is the average commute in Canadian Lakes?
Workers who live in Canadian Lakes, MI take an average of 31.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Canadian Lakes without a car?
2.6% of households in Canadian Lakes have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Canadian Lakes?
21.8% (±8.4 points) of workers who live in Canadian Lakes worked from home, and 92.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canadian Lakes CDP, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canadian Lakes CDP, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canadian Lakes 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 Canadian Lakes CDP, Michigan (place:13010, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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