How long is the commute from Frankfort, MI?
Workers who live in Frankfort, MI take an average of 18.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
8.3% of workers walk to work.
10.8% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.5 minutes (±5.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Frankfort get to work
| Means of transportation | Frankfort | Benzie County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.8% (±9.4 points) | 76.6% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±5.6 points) | 9.0% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.7 points) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.3% (±5.3 points) | 1.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±3.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.8% (±6.9 points) | 11.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Frankfort, the average commute is lower than in Benzie County (24.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Frankfort, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Benzie County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Benzie County, Frankfort ranks 12 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1372 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Frankfort
| Vehicles available | Frankfort | Benzie County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±2.8 points) | 2.5% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.5% (±8.0 points) | 29.1% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.6% (±7.1 points) | 45.6% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.7% (±5.1 points) | 22.8% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Frankfort, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Benzie County (2.5%).
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 Frankfort
| Frankfort | Benzie County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.8% (±6.9 points) | 11.1% (±1.5 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% (±4.7 points) | 95.7% (±1.0 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% (±3.0 points) | 93.0% (±1.2 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Frankfort, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Benzie 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 Frankfort
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort | — | 18.5 minutes (±5.0) | — |
| Elberta | 1.1 mi | 12.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Crystal Lake Township | 2.2 mi | 18.7 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Gilmore Township (Benzie County) | 3.4 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Benzonia Township | 5.9 mi | 18.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Blaine Township | 6.4 mi | 22.2 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Beulah | 6.5 mi | 12.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Benzonia | 6.7 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Township (Benzie County) | 6.7 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.7) | 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 Benzie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Joyfield Township | 24.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 7 | Almira Township | 24.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 8 | Lake Township (Benzie County) | 23.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 9 | Blaine Township | 22.2 minutes (±5.2) |
| 10 | Gilmore Township (Benzie County) | 20.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 11 | Crystal Lake Township | 18.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 12 | Frankfort | 18.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 13 | Benzonia Township | 18.0 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 8 of 13 places in Benzie 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 Frankfort
How long is the average commute in Frankfort?
Workers who live in Frankfort, MI take an average of 18.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Frankfort without a car?
4.2% of households in Frankfort have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Frankfort?
10.8% (±6.9 points) of workers who live in Frankfort worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Frankfort city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Frankfort city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Frankfort city, Michigan
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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