How long is the commute from Grayling, MI?
Workers who live in Grayling, MI take an average of 19.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.3% of workers drive alone to work.
2.5% take public transportation.
10.7% of workers walk to work.
3.9% work from home.
18.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.0 minutes (±7.2)
- Public transportation
- 2.5%
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Households without a car
- 18.1%
How people in Grayling get to work
| Means of transportation | Grayling | Crawford County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.3% (±9.1 points) | 74.3% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.6% (±8.0 points) | 11.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.5% (±3.7 points) | 0.7% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 10.7% (±4.9 points) | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.9% (±2.6 points) | 8.4% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Grayling, the average commute is not measurably different from Crawford County (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Grayling, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Crawford County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Crawford County, Grayling ranks 7 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1346 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Grayling
| Vehicles available | Grayling | Crawford County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 18.1% (±6.9 points) | 8.3% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.4% (±7.5 points) | 29.8% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.8% (±8.5 points) | 41.0% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.7% (±5.6 points) | 20.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Grayling, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Crawford County (8.3%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Grayling
| Grayling | Crawford County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.9% (±2.6 points) | 8.4% (±2.9 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.1% (±5.1 points) | 95.2% (±1.1 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.6% (±7.1 points) | 89.9% (±1.5 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Grayling, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Crawford County (89.9%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Grayling
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayling | — | 19.0 minutes (±7.2) | — |
| Grayling Charter Township | 3.6 mi | 24.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Beaver Creek Township | 6.6 mi | 24.0 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Frederic Township | 8.3 mi | 36.5 minutes (±16.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bear Lake Township (Kalkaska County) | 9.6 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Maple Forest Township | 11 mi | 37.8 minutes (±9.6) | Higher |
| Gerrish Township | 13 mi | 17.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Roscommon | 13 mi | 20.1 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lyon Township | 14 mi | 22.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Maple Forest Township, MI (37.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Crawford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maple Forest Township | 37.8 minutes (±9.6) |
| 2 | Frederic Township | 36.5 minutes (±16.1) |
| 3 | Lovells Township | 32.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Grayling Charter Township | 24.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Beaver Creek Township | 24.0 minutes (±5.1) |
| 6 | South Branch Township (Crawford County) | 20.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | Grayling | 19.0 minutes (±7.2) |
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 Grayling
How long is the average commute in Grayling?
Workers who live in Grayling, MI take an average of 19.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Grayling without a car?
18.1% of households in Grayling have no vehicle, and 2.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Grayling?
3.9% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Grayling worked from home, and 83.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grayling city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grayling city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grayling 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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