How long is the commute from Houghton, MI?
Workers who live in Houghton, MI take an average of 10.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.4% of workers drive alone to work.
9.4% take public transportation.
28.7% of workers walk to work.
10.2% work from home.
11.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 10.7 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 9.4%
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Households without a car
- 11.0%
How people in Houghton get to work
| Means of transportation | Houghton | Houghton County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 43.4% (±6.5 points) | 63.7% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±2.2 points) | 10.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 9.4% (±9.0 points) | 2.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 28.7% (±7.7 points) | 10.4% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±2.3 points) | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.2% (±5.0 points) | 11.0% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Houghton, the average commute is lower than in Houghton County (15.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Houghton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Houghton County (2.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Houghton County, Houghton ranks 15 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1512 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Houghton
| Vehicles available | Houghton | Houghton County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.0% (±4.3 points) | 6.5% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% (±9.0 points) | 35.1% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.7% (±7.7 points) | 36.7% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.2% (±8.5 points) | 21.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Houghton, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Houghton County (6.5%).
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
| Houghton | Houghton County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.2% (±5.0 points) | 11.0% (±2.3 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% (±3.6 points) | 93.0% (±1.1 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.2% (±6.0 points) | 88.7% (±1.5 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Houghton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Houghton County (88.7%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Houghton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton | — | 10.7 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Hancock | 2.2 mi | 11.1 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Dollar Bay | 3.0 mi | 17.4 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Quincy Township (Houghton County) | 3.3 mi | 9.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Houghton County) | 3.6 mi | 16.2 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| South Range | 4.6 mi | 11.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hancock Township | 6.4 mi | 13.2 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Adams Township (Houghton County) | 6.7 mi | 21.8 minutes (±8.7) | Higher |
| Osceola Township (Houghton County) | 6.9 mi | 16.3 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dollar Bay, MI (17.4 minutes), Franklin Township (Houghton County), MI (16.2 minutes), Hancock Township, MI (13.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Houghton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Osceola Township (Houghton County) | 16.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 10 | Franklin Township (Houghton County) | 16.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 11 | Portage Charter Township | 15.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 12 | Calumet Charter Township | 14.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 13 | Hancock Township | 13.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 14 | Hancock | 11.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 15 | Houghton | 10.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 16 | Quincy Township (Houghton County) | 9.6 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 8 of 16 places in Houghton 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 Houghton
How long is the average commute in Houghton?
Workers who live in Houghton, MI take an average of 10.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Houghton without a car?
11.0% of households in Houghton have no vehicle, and 9.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Houghton?
10.2% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Houghton worked from home, and 84.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houghton city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houghton city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houghton city, 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 city, Michigan (place:39360, in state:26).
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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