How long is the commute from Fair Plain, MI?
Workers who live in Fair Plain, MI take an average of 19.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
6.1% work from home.
9.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.9 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Households without a car
- 9.7%
How people in Fair Plain get to work
| Means of transportation | Fair Plain | Berrien County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.3% (±5.3 points) | 76.4% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±3.7 points) | 8.3% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±2.0 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.7 points) | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±2.2 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.1% (±2.7 points) | 11.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Fair Plain, 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 Fair Plain, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Berrien County, Fair Plain ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 61 of 80.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fair Plain
| Vehicles available | Fair Plain | Berrien County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.7% (±3.7 points) | 8.0% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.2% (±7.3 points) | 35.2% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.8% (±7.1 points) | 37.6% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.3% (±4.5 points) | 19.2% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Fair Plain, 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 Fair Plain
| Fair Plain | Berrien County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.1% (±2.7 points) | 11.2% (±0.9 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±2.2 points) | 93.9% (±0.8 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.1% (±3.3 points) | 89.3% (±0.9 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fair Plain, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Berrien County (89.3%).
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 Fair Plain
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Plain | — | 19.9 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| St. Joseph Charter Township | 1.6 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| St. Joseph | 2.2 mi | 19.6 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Benton Harbor | 2.2 mi | 18.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Shoreham | 3.3 mi | 17.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Benton Heights | 3.4 mi | 14.9 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Royalton Township | 4.6 mi | 17.0 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Charter Township | 5.3 mi | 19.4 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sodus Township | 5.4 mi | 16.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Benton Heights, MI (14.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paw Paw Lake | 30.6 minutes (±10.0) |
| 2 | Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert | 29.6 minutes (±10.6) |
| 3 | Fair Plain | 19.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | Benton Heights | 14.9 minutes (±1.7) |
Fair Plain is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Benton Charter 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 Fair Plain
How long is the average commute in Fair Plain?
Workers who live in Fair Plain, MI take an average of 19.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fair Plain without a car?
9.7% of households in Fair Plain have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fair Plain?
6.1% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Fair Plain worked from home, and 93.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fair Plain CDP, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fair Plain CDP, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fair Plain 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 Fair Plain CDP, Michigan (place:27160, 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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