How long is the commute from Imlay City, MI?
Workers who live in Imlay City, MI take an average of 31.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
2.4% work from home.
6.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.3 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Households without a car
- 6.7%
How people in Imlay City get to work
| Means of transportation | Imlay City | Lapeer County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.3% (±7.5 points) | 79.5% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.0% (±6.4 points) | 9.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±1.6 points) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.4% (±2.1 points) | 8.7% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Imlay City, the average commute is not measurably different from Lapeer County (34.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Imlay City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lapeer County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lapeer County, Imlay City ranks 17 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 302 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Imlay City
| Vehicles available | Imlay City | Lapeer County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% (±3.7 points) | 4.5% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.7% (±8.9 points) | 27.2% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.3% (±7.2 points) | 37.0% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.4% (±5.2 points) | 31.3% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Imlay City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lapeer County (4.5%).
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 Imlay City
| Imlay City | Lapeer County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.4% (±2.1 points) | 8.7% (±1.2 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±3.2 points) | 94.5% (±1.0 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.0% (±6.2 points) | 88.2% (±1.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Imlay City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lapeer County (88.2%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Imlay City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imlay City | — | 31.3 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Imlay Township | 1.7 mi | 35.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Attica Township | 4.3 mi | 40.6 minutes (±7.4) | Higher |
| Dryden | 5.5 mi | 33.9 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Goodland Township | 6.2 mi | 46.4 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Almont Township | 6.3 mi | 35.7 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Almont | 6.9 mi | 32.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Dryden Township | 7.4 mi | 36.4 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mussey Township | 7.4 mi | 38.7 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Attica Township, MI (40.6 minutes), Goodland Township, MI (46.4 minutes), Almont Township, MI (35.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lapeer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Imlay Township | 35.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 12 | Almont Township | 35.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 13 | Burlington Township (Lapeer County) | 35.6 minutes (±5.9) |
| 14 | Burnside Township | 33.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 15 | Elba Township (Lapeer County) | 32.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 16 | Metamora Township | 32.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 17 | Imlay City | 31.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 18 | Oregon Township | 27.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 19 | Mayfield Township (Lapeer County) | 26.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 20 | Lapeer | 25.4 minutes (±5.0) |
Showing 10 of 20 places in Lapeer 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 Imlay City
How long is the average commute in Imlay City?
Workers who live in Imlay City, MI take an average of 31.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Imlay City without a car?
6.7% of households in Imlay City have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Imlay City?
2.4% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Imlay City worked from home, and 84.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Imlay City city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Imlay City city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Imlay City city, 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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