How long is the commute from Hancock, MI?
Workers who live in Hancock, MI take an average of 11.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
6.7% of workers walk to work.
19.5% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.1 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Hancock get to work
| Means of transportation | Hancock | Houghton County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.2% (±12.4 points) | 63.7% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±5.2 points) | 10.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.4 points) | 2.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.7% (±3.7 points) | 10.4% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.5% (±13.8 points) | 11.0% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Hancock, the average commute is lower than in Houghton County (15.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hancock, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Houghton County (2.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Houghton County, Hancock ranks 14 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1510 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hancock
| Vehicles available | Hancock | Houghton County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±3.1 points) | 6.5% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.5% (±6.8 points) | 35.1% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.5% (±6.6 points) | 36.7% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.2% (±5.9 points) | 21.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Hancock, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Houghton County (6.5%).
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 Hancock
| Hancock | Houghton County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.5% (±13.8 points) | 11.0% (±2.3 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±3.8 points) | 93.0% (±1.1 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±4.1 points) | 88.7% (±1.5 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hancock, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Houghton County (88.7%).
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 Hancock
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock | — | 11.1 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Quincy Township (Houghton County) | 1.3 mi | 9.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Houghton | 2.2 mi | 10.7 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Houghton County) | 3.5 mi | 16.2 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Dollar Bay | 4.3 mi | 17.4 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Hancock Township | 4.6 mi | 13.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| South Range | 5.1 mi | 11.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Osceola Township (Houghton County) | 6.7 mi | 16.3 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Adams Township (Houghton County) | 6.9 mi | 21.8 minutes (±8.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Franklin Township (Houghton County), MI (16.2 minutes), Dollar Bay, MI (17.4 minutes), Osceola Township (Houghton County), MI (16.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Houghton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Schoolcraft Township (Houghton County) | 18.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 9 | Osceola Township (Houghton County) | 16.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 10 | Franklin Township (Houghton County) | 16.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 11 | Portage Charter Township | 15.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 12 | Calumet Charter Township | 14.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 13 | Hancock Township | 13.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 14 | Hancock | 11.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 15 | Houghton | 10.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 16 | Quincy Township (Houghton County) | 9.6 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 9 of 16 places in Houghton 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 Hancock
How long is the average commute in Hancock?
Workers who live in Hancock, MI take an average of 11.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hancock without a car?
5.8% of households in Hancock have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hancock?
19.5% (±13.8 points) of workers who live in Hancock worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hancock city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hancock city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hancock 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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