How long is the commute from Houghton Lake, MI?
Workers who live in Houghton Lake, MI take an average of 24.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
13.0% work from home.
12.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.8 minutes (±4.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 13.0%
- Households without a car
- 12.7%
How people in Houghton Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Houghton Lake | Roscommon County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.0% (±8.2 points) | 74.1% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.8% (±7.0 points) | 12.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.9 points) | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.0% (±6.2 points) | 11.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Houghton Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from Roscommon County (24.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Houghton Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Roscommon County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Roscommon County, Houghton Lake ranks 2 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 34 of 80.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Houghton Lake
| Vehicles available | Houghton Lake | Roscommon County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.7% (±6.2 points) | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.9% (±6.2 points) | 39.1% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.7% (±5.2 points) | 35.7% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.7% (±4.8 points) | 18.5% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Houghton Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Roscommon County (6.8%).
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 Houghton Lake
| Houghton Lake | Roscommon County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.0% (±6.2 points) | 11.2% (±1.9 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.9% (±4.3 points) | 92.8% (±1.6 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.9% (±5.2 points) | 87.8% (±1.8 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Houghton Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Roscommon County (87.8%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Houghton Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Lake | — | 24.8 minutes (±4.6) | — |
| Denton Township | 4.0 mi | 24.0 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Prudenville | 4.2 mi | 19.3 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Township (Roscommon County) | 5.8 mi | 39.6 minutes (±10.1) | Higher |
| Markey Township | 6.6 mi | 26.6 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Butterfield Township | 8.4 mi | 32.0 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Enterprise Township | 10 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Holland Township | 10 mi | 30.1 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Backus Township | 11 mi | 23.9 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Township (Roscommon County), MI (39.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Roscommon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Helen | 29.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 2 | Houghton Lake | 24.8 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | Prudenville | 19.3 minutes (±5.1) |
Houghton Lake is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Roscommon Township, whose figures include 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 Houghton Lake
How long is the average commute in Houghton Lake?
Workers who live in Houghton Lake, MI take an average of 24.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Houghton Lake without a car?
12.7% of households in Houghton Lake have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Houghton Lake?
13.0% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in Houghton Lake worked from home, and 81.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houghton Lake CDP, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houghton Lake CDP, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houghton Lake CDP, 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 Houghton Lake CDP, Michigan (place:39400, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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