How long is the commute from Clare, MI?
Workers who live in Clare, MI take an average of 26.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
8.4% of workers walk to work.
11.5% work from home.
7.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.7 minutes (±8.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Households without a car
- 7.2%
How people in Clare get to work
| Means of transportation | Clare | Clare County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.6% (±10.0 points) | 71.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±5.0 points) | 12.2% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.4% (±7.3 points) | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±2.2 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.5% (±7.1 points) | 10.9% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Clare, the average commute is not measurably different from Clare County (29.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Clare, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Clare County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Clare County, Clare ranks 15 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 658 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Clare
| Vehicles available | Clare | Clare County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% (±4.6 points) | 7.8% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 56.2% (±9.3 points) | 37.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.8% (±6.7 points) | 34.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.8% (±6.6 points) | 20.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Clare, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Clare County (7.8%).
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 Clare
| Clare | Clare County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.5% (±7.1 points) | 10.9% (±2.0 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% (±3.5 points) | 89.7% (±1.5 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.8% (±3.5 points) | 82.3% (±2.2 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Clare, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Clare County (82.3%).
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 Clare
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clare | — | 26.7 minutes (±8.1) | — |
| Grant Township (Clare County) | 3.0 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sheridan Township (Clare County) | 4.8 mi | 26.9 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon Township (Isabella County) | 5.1 mi | 27.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Farwell | 5.3 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Wise Township | 5.5 mi | 24.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Surrey Township | 7.7 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hatton Township | 8.2 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Rosebush | 8.4 mi | 23.0 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clare County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Arthur Township | 30.9 minutes (±6.6) |
| 10 | Garfield Township (Clare County) | 30.2 minutes (±6.2) |
| 11 | Summerfield Township (Clare County) | 29.8 minutes (±9.0) |
| 12 | Hamilton Township (Clare County) | 29.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 | Harrison | 27.4 minutes (±7.0) |
| 14 | Sheridan Township (Clare County) | 26.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 15 | Clare | 26.7 minutes (±8.1) |
| 16 | Grant Township (Clare County) | 24.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 17 | Hatton Township | 23.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 18 | Surrey Township | 22.5 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 10 of 18 places in Clare 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 Clare
How long is the average commute in Clare?
Workers who live in Clare, MI take an average of 26.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Clare without a car?
7.2% of households in Clare have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Clare?
11.5% (±7.1 points) of workers who live in Clare worked from home, and 91.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clare city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clare city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clare 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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