How long is the commute from Ferrysburg, MI?
Workers who live in Ferrysburg, MI take an average of 21.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
19.2% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.3 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Ferrysburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Ferrysburg | Ottawa County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.6% (±8.3 points) | 77.4% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.6% (±3.3 points) | 8.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.2% (±8.2 points) | 10.3% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Ferrysburg, the average commute is not measurably different from Ottawa County (20.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ferrysburg, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ottawa County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ottawa County, Ferrysburg ranks 12 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1195 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ferrysburg
| Vehicles available | Ferrysburg | Ottawa County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±3.5 points) | 3.7% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.0% (±9.5 points) | 26.1% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.9% (±13.2 points) | 44.8% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.5% (±5.7 points) | 25.4% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Ferrysburg, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ottawa County (3.7%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (7.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ferrysburg
| Ferrysburg | Ottawa County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.2% (±8.2 points) | 10.3% (±0.7 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±3.7 points) | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.4% (±5.3 points) | 93.0% (±0.6 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ferrysburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ottawa County (93.0%).
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 Ferrysburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrysburg | — | 21.3 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Spring Lake Township | 1.6 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Lake | 1.9 mi | 23.2 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Haven | 2.3 mi | 16.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Fruitport | 4.4 mi | 25.3 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Norton Shores | 5.7 mi | 20.3 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Fruitport Charter Township | 6.2 mi | 21.2 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Haven Charter Township | 6.5 mi | 20.8 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Crockery Township | 7.2 mi | 22.6 minutes (±2.1) | 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 Ottawa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Crockery Township | 22.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 7 | Coopersville | 22.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 8 | Robinson Township | 22.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 9 | Wright Township (Ottawa County) | 21.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 10 | Allendale Charter Township | 21.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 11 | Georgetown Charter Township | 21.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 12 | Ferrysburg | 21.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 13 | Grand Haven Charter Township | 20.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 14 (tie) | Blendon Township | 20.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 14 (tie) | Park Township (Ottawa County) | 20.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 16 (tie) | Hudsonville | 20.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 16 (tie) | Jamestown Charter Township | 20.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 18 | Olive Township (Ottawa County) | 19.1 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Ottawa 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 Ferrysburg
How long is the average commute in Ferrysburg?
Workers who live in Ferrysburg, MI take an average of 21.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ferrysburg without a car?
4.6% of households in Ferrysburg have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ferrysburg?
19.2% (±8.2 points) of workers who live in Ferrysburg worked from home, and 93.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferrysburg city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferrysburg city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferrysburg 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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Figures last updated on .
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