How long is the commute from Comstock Park, MI?
Workers who live in Comstock Park, MI take an average of 21.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
5.7% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.1 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Comstock Park get to work
| Means of transportation | Comstock Park | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.1% (±5.5 points) | 73.2% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.2% (±4.8 points) | 7.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.0 points) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.0 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.7% (±2.5 points) | 14.3% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Comstock Park, the average commute is not measurably different from Kent County (21.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Comstock Park, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Kent County (1.5%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kent County, Comstock Park ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 49 of 80.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Comstock Park
| Vehicles available | Comstock Park | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±2.2 points) | 6.2% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.3% (±6.1 points) | 32.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% (±5.7 points) | 42.2% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.1% (±3.3 points) | 18.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Comstock Park, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kent County (6.2%).
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 Comstock Park
| Comstock Park | Kent County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.7% (±2.5 points) | 14.3% (±0.5 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±3.2 points) | 95.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±3.3 points) | 92.2% (±0.5 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Comstock Park, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kent County (92.2%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Comstock Park
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comstock Park | — | 21.1 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Northview | 3.7 mi | 18.2 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Plainfield Charter Township | 3.9 mi | 20.2 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Walker | 5.2 mi | 20.2 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Rapids | 5.8 mi | 19.0 minutes (±0.4) | Lower |
| Grand Rapids Charter Township | 6.1 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| East Grand Rapids | 7.6 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Sparta | 8.0 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Sparta Township | 8.5 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Northview, MI (18.2 minutes), Grand Rapids, MI (19.0 minutes), East Grand Rapids, MI (17.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sparta, MI (26.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comstock Park | 21.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 2 | Cutlerville | 20.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 3 | Byron Center | 20.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 4 | Forest Hills | 19.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 5 | Northview | 18.2 minutes (±1.3) |
Comstock Park is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Alpine 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 Comstock Park
How long is the average commute in Comstock Park?
Workers who live in Comstock Park, MI take an average of 21.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Comstock Park without a car?
3.6% of households in Comstock Park have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Comstock Park?
5.7% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Comstock Park worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Comstock Park CDP, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Comstock Park CDP, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Comstock Park 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 Comstock Park CDP, Michigan (place:17700, 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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