How long is the commute from Highland Township, MI?

Name: Commute and cars in Highland Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Highland Township, MI take an average of 22.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

80.4% of workers drive alone to work.

0.5% take public transportation.

0.6% of workers walk to work.

3.4% work from home.

9.5% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 22.9 minutes (±4.3)
Public transportation: 0.5%
Work from home: 3.4%
Households without a car: 9.5%

How people in Highland Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Highland Township	Osceola County	Michigan	United States
Drove alone	80.4% (±7.3 points)	78.2%	74.3%	68.8%
Carpooled	12.5% (±6.8 points)	11.5%	7.9%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.5% (±0.7 points)	0.2%	0.9%	3.2%
Walked	0.6% (±0.9 points)	2.5%	2.0%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	2.5% (±2.4 points)	1.5%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	3.4% (±2.3 points)	6.2%	13.5%	15.1%

In Highland Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Osceola County (25.8 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Highland Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Osceola County (0.2%).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Osceola County, Highland Township ranks 15 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1049 of 1,515.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Highland Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Highland Township	Osceola County	Michigan	United States
No vehicle	9.5% (±4.2 points)	7.0%	7.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	15.3% (±6.3 points)	29.6%	34.8%	33.1%
2 vehicles	45.4% (±8.9 points)	39.8%	38.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	29.8% (±8.7 points)	23.6%	19.8%	21.9%

In Highland Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Osceola County (7.0%).

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 Highland Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Highland Township	Osceola County	Michigan	United States
Workers working from home	3.4% (±2.3 points)	6.2% (±0.9 points)	13.5% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	92.4% (±2.8 points)	91.8% (±1.2 points)	95.1% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	84.0% (±5.8 points)	82.0% (±1.5 points)	90.5% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Highland Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Osceola County (82.0%).

It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).

It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Highland Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Highland Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Highland Township	—	22.9 minutes (±4.3)	—
McBain	5.4 mi	18.1 minutes (±2.8)	Not measurably different
Marion Township (Osceola County)	5.9 mi	29.8 minutes (±3.7)	Higher
Marion	6.0 mi	28.9 minutes (±4.2)	Not measurably different
Richland Township (Missaukee County)	6.1 mi	18.0 minutes (±1.9)	Lower
Sherman Township (Osceola County)	6.1 mi	24.2 minutes (±4.0)	Not measurably different
Hartwick Township	7.0 mi	28.3 minutes (±6.9)	Not measurably different
Middle Branch Township	8.4 mi	24.0 minutes (±3.0)	Not measurably different
Clam Lake Township	8.5 mi	19.8 minutes (±4.4)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Richland Township (Missaukee County), MI (18.0 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Marion Township (Osceola County), MI (29.8 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Osceola County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
9	Osceola Township (Osceola County)	27.3 minutes (±6.7)
10	Burdell Township	26.2 minutes (±3.3)
11	Sylvan Township (Osceola County)	24.9 minutes (±3.8)
12	Sherman Township (Osceola County)	24.2 minutes (±4.0)
13	Cedar Township	24.1 minutes (±3.5)
14	Middle Branch Township	24.0 minutes (±3.0)
15	Highland Township	22.9 minutes (±4.3)
16	Richmond Township (Osceola County)	21.5 minutes (±2.6)
17	Reed City	21.4 minutes (±4.5)
18	Evart	18.5 minutes (±3.4)

Showing 10 of 18 places in Osceola 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 Highland Township

How long is the average commute in Highland Township?

Workers who live in Highland Township, MI take an average of 22.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Highland Township without a car?

9.5% of households in Highland Township have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Highland Township?

3.4% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Highland Township worked from home, and 84.0% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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