How long is the commute from Garfield Township (Clare County), MI?
Workers who live in Garfield Township (Clare County), MI take an average of 30.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
2.8% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.2 minutes (±6.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Garfield Township (Clare County) get to work
| Means of transportation | Garfield Township (Clare County) | Clare County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.0% (±13.0 points) | 71.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 21.1% (±13.4 points) | 12.2% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±2.0 points) | 2.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±2.4 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.8% (±2.1 points) | 10.9% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Garfield Township (Clare County), the average commute is not measurably different from Clare County (29.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Garfield Township (Clare County), the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Clare County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Clare County, Garfield Township (Clare County) ranks 10 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 367 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Garfield Township (Clare County)
| Vehicles available | Garfield Township (Clare County) | Clare County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±2.8 points) | 7.8% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.7% (±7.1 points) | 37.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.9% (±7.7 points) | 34.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.3% (±7.6 points) | 20.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Garfield Township (Clare County), the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Clare County (7.8%).
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 Garfield Township (Clare County)
| Garfield Township (Clare County) | Clare County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.8% (±2.1 points) | 10.9% (±2.0 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% (±1.9 points) | 89.7% (±1.5 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.9% (±3.9 points) | 82.3% (±2.2 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Garfield Township (Clare County), the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Clare County (82.3%).
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 Garfield Township (Clare County)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Township (Clare County) | — | 30.2 minutes (±6.2) | — |
| Orient Township | 4.2 mi | 35.3 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Coldwater Township (Isabella County) | 6.4 mi | 37.3 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Freeman Township | 6.6 mi | 36.4 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sylvan Township (Osceola County) | 6.9 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Surrey Township | 7.0 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Fork Township | 8.1 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Gilmore Township (Isabella County) | 9.0 mi | 26.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Barryton | 9.0 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Surrey Township, MI (22.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clare County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Hayes Township (Clare County) | 38.7 minutes (±15.6) |
| 5 | Freeman Township | 36.4 minutes (±6.0) |
| 6 | Lincoln Township (Clare County) | 35.8 minutes (±11.4) |
| 7 | Winterfield Township | 33.0 minutes (±7.0) |
| 8 | Redding Township | 31.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 9 | Arthur Township | 30.9 minutes (±6.6) |
| 10 | Garfield Township (Clare County) | 30.2 minutes (±6.2) |
| 11 | Summerfield Township (Clare County) | 29.8 minutes (±9.0) |
| 12 | Hamilton Township (Clare County) | 29.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 | Harrison | 27.4 minutes (±7.0) |
| 14 | Sheridan Township (Clare County) | 26.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 15 | Clare | 26.7 minutes (±8.1) |
| 16 | Grant Township (Clare County) | 24.2 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Clare 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 Garfield Township (Clare County)
How long is the average commute in Garfield Township (Clare County)?
Workers who live in Garfield Township (Clare County), MI take an average of 30.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Garfield Township (Clare County) without a car?
4.1% of households in Garfield Township (Clare County) have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Garfield Township (Clare County)?
2.8% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Garfield Township (Clare County) worked from home, and 91.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garfield township, Clare County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garfield township, Clare County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garfield township, Clare County, 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 Garfield township, Clare County, Michigan (county subdivision:31560, in state:26 county:035).
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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Figures last updated on .
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