How long is the commute from Homer, MI?
Workers who live in Homer, MI take an average of 26.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
8.4% of workers walk to work.
3.0% work from home.
7.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.5 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 3.0%
- Households without a car
- 7.4%
How people in Homer get to work
| Means of transportation | Homer | Calhoun County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.8% (±6.5 points) | 79.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.4% (±2.6 points) | 8.2% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.4% (±5.4 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.0% (±1.8 points) | 8.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Homer, the average commute is higher than in Calhoun County (20.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Homer, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Calhoun County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Calhoun County, Homer ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 113 of 253.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Homer
| Vehicles available | Homer | Calhoun County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% (±4.7 points) | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.7% (±7.4 points) | 36.2% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% (±7.6 points) | 38.3% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.5% (±7.4 points) | 18.4% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Homer, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Calhoun 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 Homer
| Homer | Calhoun County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.0% (±1.8 points) | 8.1% (±0.9 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% (±3.5 points) | 93.6% (±0.7 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.8% (±4.6 points) | 89.6% (±0.8 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Homer, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Calhoun County (89.6%).
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 Homer
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer | — | 26.5 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Albion Township | 4.1 mi | 26.0 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Clarendon Township | 4.3 mi | 28.6 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Eckford Township | 5.3 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Albion | 7.5 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Litchfield | 7.9 mi | 18.2 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Pulaski Township | 8.0 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Concord | 8.7 mi | 24.1 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Litchfield Township | 8.8 mi | 23.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Litchfield, MI (18.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Calhoun County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | 40.9 minutes (±22.8) |
| 2 | Athens | 29.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 3 | Homer | 26.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 4 | Tekonsha | 19.0 minutes (±1.8) |
Homer lies inside Homer Township (Calhoun County), whose figures include it, so it is ranked only against places like it.
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 Homer
How long is the average commute in Homer?
Workers who live in Homer, MI take an average of 26.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Homer without a car?
7.4% of households in Homer have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Homer?
3.0% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Homer worked from home, and 88.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Homer village, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Homer village, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Homer village, 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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