How long is the commute from Fruitland Township, MI?

Name: Commute and cars in Fruitland Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Fruitland Township, MI take an average of 20.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

83.4% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

1.7% of workers walk to work.

9.7% work from home.

3.3% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 20.6 minutes (±1.6)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 9.7%
Households without a car: 3.3%

How people in Fruitland Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Fruitland Township	Muskegon County	Michigan	United States
Drove alone	83.4% (±6.0 points)	80.9%	74.3%	68.8%
Carpooled	4.0% (±2.4 points)	9.4%	7.9%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±1.1 points)	0.1%	0.9%	3.2%
Walked	1.7% (±1.6 points)	1.2%	2.0%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.1% (±1.3 points)	1.2%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	9.7% (±5.0 points)	7.2%	13.5%	15.1%

In Fruitland Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Muskegon County (21.6 minutes).

It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Fruitland Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Muskegon County (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Muskegon County, Fruitland Township ranks 17 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1249 of 1,515.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Fruitland Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Fruitland Township	Muskegon County	Michigan	United States
No vehicle	3.3% (±2.9 points)	7.4%	7.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	20.0% (±5.6 points)	31.4%	34.8%	33.1%
2 vehicles	49.2% (±8.6 points)	40.4%	38.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	27.6% (±6.3 points)	20.8%	19.8%	21.9%

In Fruitland Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Muskegon County (7.4%).

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 Fruitland Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Fruitland Township	Muskegon County	Michigan	United States
Workers working from home	9.7% (±5.0 points)	7.2% (±0.7 points)	13.5% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	95.4% (±3.3 points)	93.9% (±0.7 points)	95.1% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	79.8% (±11.1 points)	88.8% (±1.1 points)	90.5% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Fruitland Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Muskegon County (88.8%).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (90.5%).

It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Fruitland Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Fruitland Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Fruitland Township	—	20.6 minutes (±1.6)	—
Whitehall	3.9 mi	12.3 minutes (±2.4)	Lower
Montague	4.9 mi	18.1 minutes (±2.5)	Not measurably different
Lakewood Club	5.0 mi	24.8 minutes (±5.5)	Not measurably different
Laketon Township	5.2 mi	21.9 minutes (±2.8)	Not measurably different
Whitehall Township	5.4 mi	19.4 minutes (±2.0)	Not measurably different
Dalton Township	5.7 mi	23.4 minutes (±2.5)	Not measurably different
Montague Township	6.4 mi	16.6 minutes (±2.2)	Lower
White River Township	7.1 mi	29.2 minutes (±5.8)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Whitehall, MI (12.3 minutes), Montague Township, MI (16.6 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: White River Township, MI (29.2 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Muskegon County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
11	North Muskegon	22.0 minutes (±4.8)
12 (tie)	Roosevelt Park	21.9 minutes (±4.2)
12 (tie)	Laketon Township	21.9 minutes (±2.8)
12 (tie)	Muskegon Charter Township	21.9 minutes (±1.7)
15	Fruitport Charter Township	21.2 minutes (±1.7)
16 (tie)	Muskegon	20.6 minutes (±1.4)
16 (tie)	Fruitland Township	20.6 minutes (±1.6)
18	Norton Shores	20.3 minutes (±1.4)
19	Whitehall Township	19.4 minutes (±2.0)
20	Montague	18.1 minutes (±2.5)
21	Muskegon Heights	17.6 minutes (±1.9)
22	Montague Township	16.6 minutes (±2.2)
23	Whitehall	12.3 minutes (±2.4)

Showing 13 of 23 places in Muskegon 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 Fruitland Township

How long is the average commute in Fruitland Township?

Workers who live in Fruitland Township, MI take an average of 20.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Fruitland Township without a car?

3.3% of households in Fruitland Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Fruitland Township?

9.7% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Fruitland Township worked from home, and 79.8% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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