How long is the commute from Gaylord, MI?
Workers who live in Gaylord, MI take an average of 18.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
13.0% work from home.
10.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.1 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 13.0%
- Households without a car
- 10.2%
How people in Gaylord get to work
| Means of transportation | Gaylord | Otsego County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.9% (±8.7 points) | 75.8% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.3% (±6.7 points) | 11.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±2.6 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±2.6 points) | 0.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.8% (±3.6 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.0% (±8.4 points) | 10.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Gaylord, the average commute is not measurably different from Otsego County (20.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gaylord, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Otsego County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Otsego County, Gaylord ranks 9 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1388 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gaylord
| Vehicles available | Gaylord | Otsego County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.2% (±6.5 points) | 4.1% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 54.5% (±8.9 points) | 33.8% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.2% (±8.6 points) | 41.6% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.1% (±5.3 points) | 20.6% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Gaylord, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Otsego County (4.1%).
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 Gaylord
| Gaylord | Otsego County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.0% (±8.4 points) | 10.2% (±2.1 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±3.7 points) | 96.7% (±1.1 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.0% (±6.0 points) | 91.3% (±1.8 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Gaylord, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Otsego County (91.3%).
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 Gaylord
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaylord | — | 18.1 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Bagley Township | 2.9 mi | 18.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Livingston Township | 3.9 mi | 13.4 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Dover Township (Otsego County) | 6.5 mi | 26.8 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Elmira Township | 7.0 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Otsego Lake Township | 7.9 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Vanderbilt | 8.6 mi | 20.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hayes Township (Otsego County) | 8.7 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Chester Township (Otsego County) | 8.8 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dover Township (Otsego County), MI (26.8 minutes), Hayes Township (Otsego County), MI (26.3 minutes), Chester Township (Otsego County), MI (25.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Otsego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Charlton Township | 25.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 4 | Chester Township (Otsego County) | 25.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Otsego Lake Township | 21.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 6 | Corwith Township | 21.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Elmira Township | 19.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 8 | Bagley Township | 18.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 9 | Gaylord | 18.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | Livingston Township | 13.4 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 8 of 10 places in Otsego 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 Gaylord
How long is the average commute in Gaylord?
Workers who live in Gaylord, MI take an average of 18.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gaylord without a car?
10.2% of households in Gaylord have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gaylord?
13.0% (±8.4 points) of workers who live in Gaylord worked from home, and 90.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gaylord city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gaylord city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gaylord 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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