How long is the commute from Ionia, MI?
Workers who live in Ionia, MI take an average of 22.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.8% of workers drive alone to work.
5.9% take public transportation.
5.5% of workers walk to work.
5.9% work from home.
14.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.2 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 5.9%
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Households without a car
- 14.7%
How people in Ionia get to work
| Means of transportation | Ionia | Ionia County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.8% (±7.8 points) | 78.7% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.3% (±5.9 points) | 8.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.9% (±3.3 points) | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.5% (±3.2 points) | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.9% (±2.9 points) | 9.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Ionia, the average commute is lower than in Ionia County (27.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ionia, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Ionia County (1.2%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Ionia County, Ionia ranks 17 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1101 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ionia
| Vehicles available | Ionia | Ionia County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.7% (±5.2 points) | 6.2% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.6% (±7.0 points) | 27.8% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% (±7.1 points) | 39.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.4% (±4.9 points) | 26.5% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Ionia, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Ionia County (6.2%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ionia
| Ionia | Ionia County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.9% (±2.9 points) | 9.1% (±1.5 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.0% (±4.9 points) | 93.7% (±1.0 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.2% (±6.5 points) | 87.6% (±1.5 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ionia, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ionia County (87.6%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ionia
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ionia | — | 22.2 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Ionia Township | 3.5 mi | 27.3 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Easton Township | 3.6 mi | 26.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Berlin Township (Ionia County) | 5.5 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Orange Township (Ionia County) | 5.7 mi | 21.7 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lyons | 6.6 mi | 26.8 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Muir | 7.2 mi | 26.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Orleans Township | 7.5 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Ronald Township | 7.6 mi | 34.6 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lyons, MI (26.8 minutes), Orleans Township, MI (28.0 minutes), Ronald Township, MI (34.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ionia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Campbell Township | 27.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 12 | Keene Township | 27.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 13 (tie) | Easton Township | 26.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 (tie) | Odessa Township | 26.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 15 | North Plains Township | 26.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 16 | Danby Township | 24.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 17 | Ionia | 22.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 18 | Berlin Township (Ionia County) | 21.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 19 | Orange Township (Ionia County) | 21.7 minutes (±5.4) |
Showing 9 of 19 places in Ionia 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 Ionia
How long is the average commute in Ionia?
Workers who live in Ionia, MI take an average of 22.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ionia without a car?
14.7% of households in Ionia have no vehicle, and 5.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ionia?
5.9% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Ionia worked from home, and 83.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ionia city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ionia city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ionia 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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