How long is the commute from Harbor Springs, MI?
Workers who live in Harbor Springs, MI take an average of 16.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
13.5% work from home.
13.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.6 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Households without a car
- 13.5%
How people in Harbor Springs get to work
| Means of transportation | Harbor Springs | Emmet County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.1% (±7.5 points) | 74.7% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% (±3.1 points) | 8.9% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±2.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±2.9 points) | 3.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.5% (±6.0 points) | 10.7% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Harbor Springs, the average commute is not measurably different from Emmet County (19.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Harbor Springs, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Emmet County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Emmet County, Harbor Springs ranks 16 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1445 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Harbor Springs
| Vehicles available | Harbor Springs | Emmet County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.5% (±7.2 points) | 5.0% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.3% (±7.2 points) | 33.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.8% (±7.4 points) | 38.6% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.4% (±4.3 points) | 22.6% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Harbor Springs, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Emmet County (5.0%).
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 Harbor Springs
| Harbor Springs | Emmet County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.5% (±6.0 points) | 10.7% (±1.5 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±0.7 points) | 95.8% (±1.1 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.4% (±7.5 points) | 91.1% (±1.7 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Harbor Springs, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Emmet County (91.1%).
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 Harbor Springs
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Springs | — | 16.6 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| West Traverse Township | 2.8 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Little Traverse Township | 3.9 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Petoskey | 4.8 mi | 14.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Friendship Township | 6.1 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Pleasantview Township | 6.4 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bear Creek Township | 6.9 mi | 19.5 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Resort Township | 7.2 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bay Township | 9.6 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Traverse Township, MI (23.8 minutes), Friendship Township, MI (24.4 minutes), Bay Township, MI (21.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Emmet County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Readmond Township | 22.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 | Resort Township | 19.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 12 | Bear Creek Township | 19.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 13 | Pleasantview Township | 18.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 14 | Littlefield Township | 18.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 15 | Little Traverse Township | 17.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 16 | Harbor Springs | 16.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 17 | Wawatam Township | 16.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 18 | Petoskey | 14.6 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 9 of 18 places in Emmet 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 Harbor Springs
How long is the average commute in Harbor Springs?
Workers who live in Harbor Springs, MI take an average of 16.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Harbor Springs without a car?
13.5% of households in Harbor Springs have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Harbor Springs?
13.5% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Harbor Springs worked from home, and 89.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harbor Springs city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harbor Springs city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harbor Springs 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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