How long is the commute from Grand Haven, MI?
Workers who live in Grand Haven, MI take an average of 16.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
4.2% of workers walk to work.
11.0% work from home.
7.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.9 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 11.0%
- Households without a car
- 7.1%
How people in Grand Haven get to work
| Means of transportation | Grand Haven | Ottawa County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.2% (±5.2 points) | 77.4% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±3.2 points) | 8.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.2% (±3.4 points) | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.1 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.0% (±3.2 points) | 10.3% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Grand Haven, the average commute is lower than in Ottawa County (20.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Grand Haven, 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, Grand Haven ranks 21 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1435 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Grand Haven
| Vehicles available | Grand Haven | Ottawa County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% (±2.8 points) | 3.7% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.3% (±6.2 points) | 26.1% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.2% (±6.1 points) | 44.8% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.4% (±3.7 points) | 25.4% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Grand Haven, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Ottawa County (3.7%).
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 Grand Haven
| Grand Haven | Ottawa County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.0% (±3.2 points) | 10.3% (±0.7 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% (±3.9 points) | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.8% (±4.5 points) | 93.0% (±0.6 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Grand Haven, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in 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 Grand Haven
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Haven | — | 16.9 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Spring Lake Township | 1.2 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Spring Lake | 1.8 mi | 23.2 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Ferrysburg | 2.3 mi | 21.3 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Haven Charter Township | 4.2 mi | 20.8 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Fruitport | 5.8 mi | 25.3 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Crockery Township | 7.0 mi | 22.6 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Fruitport Charter Township | 7.8 mi | 21.2 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Robinson Township | 7.9 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Spring Lake Township, MI (22.8 minutes), Spring Lake, MI (23.2 minutes), Grand Haven Charter Township, MI (20.8 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 19 | Holland Charter Township | 17.8 minutes (±0.9) |
| 20 | Zeeland Charter Township | 17.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 21 | Grand Haven | 16.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 22 | Holland | 16.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 23 | Zeeland | 13.7 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 9 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 Grand Haven
How long is the average commute in Grand Haven?
Workers who live in Grand Haven, MI take an average of 16.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Grand Haven without a car?
7.1% of households in Grand Haven have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Grand Haven?
11.0% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Grand Haven worked from home, and 86.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Haven city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Haven city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Haven 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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Figures last updated on .
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