How long is the commute from Homestead Township, MI?
Workers who live in Homestead Township, MI take an average of 31.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.6% of workers drive alone to work.
2.6% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
10.0% work from home.
1.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.4 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 2.6%
- Work from home
- 10.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.0%
How people in Homestead Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Homestead Township | Benzie County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.6% (±5.4 points) | 76.6% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.1% (±1.8 points) | 9.0% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.6% (±2.0 points) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±2.0 points) | 1.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.0% (±4.0 points) | 11.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Homestead Township, the average commute is higher than in Benzie County (24.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Homestead Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Benzie County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Benzie County, Homestead Township ranks 1 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 294 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Homestead Township
| Vehicles available | Homestead Township | Benzie County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.0% (±0.8 points) | 2.5% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.0% (±5.9 points) | 29.1% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.1% (±6.8 points) | 45.6% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.9% (±6.0 points) | 22.8% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Homestead Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Benzie County (2.5%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Homestead Township
| Homestead Township | Benzie County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.0% (±4.0 points) | 11.1% (±1.5 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±1.8 points) | 95.7% (±1.0 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±3.2 points) | 93.0% (±1.2 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Homestead Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Benzie County (93.0%).
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 Homestead Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Township | — | 31.4 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| Inland Township | 5.5 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Beulah | 6.0 mi | 12.8 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Weldon Township | 6.0 mi | 29.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Benzonia | 6.1 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Platte Township | 6.4 mi | 25.9 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Benzonia Township | 6.6 mi | 18.0 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Almira Township | 8.0 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Lake Ann | 8.7 mi | 21.2 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Beulah, MI (12.8 minutes), Benzonia, MI (21.2 minutes), Benzonia Township, MI (18.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Benzie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homestead Township | 31.4 minutes (±4.9) |
| 2 | Weldon Township | 29.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Inland Township | 27.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 4 | Platte Township | 25.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Colfax Township (Benzie County) | 25.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 6 | Joyfield Township | 24.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 7 | Almira Township | 24.1 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 7 of 13 places in Benzie County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Homestead Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Honor.
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 Homestead Township
How long is the average commute in Homestead Township?
Workers who live in Homestead Township, MI take an average of 31.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Homestead Township without a car?
1.0% of households in Homestead Township have no vehicle, and 2.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Homestead Township?
10.0% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Homestead Township worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Homestead township, Benzie County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Homestead township, Benzie County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Homestead township, Benzie County, Michigan
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Homestead township, Benzie County, Michigan (county subdivision:39000, in state:26 county:019).
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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Figures last updated on .
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