How long is the commute from Elmira Township, MI?
Workers who live in Elmira Township, MI take an average of 19.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.3% work from home.
1.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.9 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Households without a car
- 1.1%
How people in Elmira Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Elmira Township | Otsego County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.5% (±5.9 points) | 75.8% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.4% (±6.2 points) | 11.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.3% (±3.0 points) | 10.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Elmira Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Otsego County (20.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elmira Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Otsego County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Otsego County, Elmira Township ranks 7 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1292 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elmira Township
| Vehicles available | Elmira Township | Otsego County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% (±1.8 points) | 4.1% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.6% (±5.6 points) | 33.8% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.1% (±7.2 points) | 41.6% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.1% (±6.2 points) | 20.6% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Elmira Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Otsego County (4.1%).
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 Elmira Township
| Elmira Township | Otsego County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.3% (±3.0 points) | 10.2% (±2.1 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±1.5 points) | 96.7% (±1.1 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.6% (±3.9 points) | 91.3% (±1.8 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Elmira Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Otsego County (91.3%).
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 Elmira Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmira Township | — | 19.9 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Hudson Township (Charlevoix County) | 5.4 mi | 27.7 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Livingston Township | 5.9 mi | 13.4 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Boyne Valley Township | 6.0 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Warner Township | 6.6 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Gaylord | 7.0 mi | 18.1 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Vanderbilt | 7.8 mi | 20.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Boyne Falls | 8.4 mi | 24.3 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Star Township | 9.1 mi | 34.3 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Livingston Township, MI (13.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hudson Township (Charlevoix County), MI (27.7 minutes), Warner Township, MI (25.4 minutes), Star Township, MI (34.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Otsego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover Township (Otsego County) | 26.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 2 | Hayes Township (Otsego County) | 26.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 3 | Charlton Township | 25.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 4 | Chester Township (Otsego County) | 25.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Otsego Lake Township | 21.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 6 | Corwith Township | 21.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Elmira Township | 19.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 8 | Bagley Township | 18.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 9 | Gaylord | 18.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | Livingston Township | 13.4 minutes (±2.8) |
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 Elmira Township
How long is the average commute in Elmira Township?
Workers who live in Elmira Township, MI take an average of 19.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elmira Township without a car?
1.1% of households in Elmira Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elmira Township?
5.3% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Elmira Township worked from home, and 89.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmira township, Otsego County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmira township, Otsego County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elmira township, Otsego County, 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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