How long is the commute from Hartford, MI?
Workers who live in Hartford, MI take an average of 21.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
90.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
0.5% work from home.
12.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.9 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 0.5%
- Households without a car
- 12.5%
How people in Hartford get to work
| Means of transportation | Hartford | Van Buren County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 90.2% (±5.2 points) | 76.3% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±4.0 points) | 10.2% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±1.4 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±2.2 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 10.5% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Hartford, the average commute is not measurably different from Van Buren County (24.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hartford, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Van Buren County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Van Buren County, Hartford ranks 15 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1130 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hartford
| Vehicles available | Hartford | Van Buren County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.5% (±7.2 points) | 5.7% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.2% (±10.0 points) | 31.9% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.5% (±9.5 points) | 38.9% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.8% (±7.2 points) | 23.4% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Hartford, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Van Buren County (5.7%).
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 Hartford
| Hartford | Van Buren County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 10.5% (±1.3 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% (±5.1 points) | 93.9% (±0.8 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.4% (±6.6 points) | 89.4% (±1.1 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hartford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Van Buren County (89.4%).
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 Hartford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | — | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Hartford Township | 2.7 mi | 21.6 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Watervliet Township | 4.3 mi | 25.2 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| Watervliet | 4.9 mi | 19.4 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Bangor Township | 5.6 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lawrence | 5.6 mi | 25.6 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Paw Paw Lake | 5.6 mi | 30.6 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lawrence Township | 6.1 mi | 33.3 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Keeler Township | 6.7 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lawrence Township, MI (33.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Van Buren County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Porter Township (Van Buren County) | 25.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 10 | Bangor Township | 24.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 11 (tie) | Decatur Township | 23.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 11 (tie) | Paw Paw Township | 23.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 13 | Gobles | 22.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 14 | Antwerp Township | 22.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 15 | Hartford | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 16 | Geneva Township (Van Buren County) | 21.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 17 | Hartford Township | 21.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 18 | Keeler Township | 21.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 19 | South Haven Charter Township | 21.4 minutes (±4.6) |
| 20 | Hamilton Township (Van Buren County) | 20.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 21 | South Haven | 19.8 minutes (±3.7) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Van Buren 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 Hartford
How long is the average commute in Hartford?
Workers who live in Hartford, MI take an average of 21.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hartford without a car?
12.5% of households in Hartford have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hartford?
0.5% (±0.8 points) of workers who live in Hartford worked from home, and 87.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hartford city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hartford city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hartford 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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