How long is the commute from Grass Lake, MI?
Workers who live in Grass Lake, MI take an average of 29.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.7% of workers walk to work.
14.9% work from home.
0.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.1 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Households without a car
- 0.6%
How people in Grass Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Grass Lake | Jackson County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.0% (±8.0 points) | 79.0% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% (±4.6 points) | 7.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.7% (±3.5 points) | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±2.2 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.9% (±9.0 points) | 9.8% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Grass Lake, the average commute is higher than in Jackson County (22.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Grass Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jackson County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Jackson County, Grass Lake ranks 2 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 78 of 253.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Grass Lake
| Vehicles available | Grass Lake | Jackson County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 6.7% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.0% (±13.5 points) | 36.0% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±12.6 points) | 35.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.9% (±8.5 points) | 21.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Grass Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Jackson County (6.7%).
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 Grass Lake
| Grass Lake | Jackson County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.9% (±9.0 points) | 9.8% (±1.0 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±4.5 points) | 95.0% (±0.5 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.5% (±10.2 points) | 91.5% (±0.8 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Grass Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jackson County (91.5%).
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 Grass Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Lake | — | 29.1 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Leoni Township | 5.1 mi | 22.6 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Michigan Center | 6.2 mi | 21.8 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Napoleon Township | 7.0 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sharon Township | 7.0 mi | 32.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sylvan Township (Washtenaw County) | 7.1 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Waterloo Township | 8.4 mi | 32.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Norvell Township | 8.7 mi | 32.0 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Vandercook Lake | 10 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Leoni Township, MI (22.6 minutes), Michigan Center, MI (21.8 minutes), Vandercook Lake, MI (20.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooklyn | 30.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 2 | Grass Lake | 29.1 minutes (±4.5) |
| 3 | Springport | 25.3 minutes (±4.8) |
| 4 | Concord | 24.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 5 | Hanover | 23.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 6 | Parma | 21.4 minutes (±3.9) |
Grass Lake lies inside Grass Lake Charter Township, whose figures include it, so it is ranked only against places like it.
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 Grass Lake
How long is the average commute in Grass Lake?
Workers who live in Grass Lake, MI take an average of 29.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Grass Lake without a car?
0.6% of households in Grass Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Grass Lake?
14.9% (±9.0 points) of workers who live in Grass Lake worked from home, and 88.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grass Lake village, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grass Lake village, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grass Lake village, 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 Grass Lake village, Michigan (place:34480, in state:26).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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