How long is the commute from Ishpeming, MI?
Workers who live in Ishpeming, MI take an average of 18.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
7.0% of workers walk to work.
7.5% work from home.
8.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.8 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Households without a car
- 8.4%
How people in Ishpeming get to work
| Means of transportation | Ishpeming | Marquette County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.7% (±5.5 points) | 77.2% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±3.9 points) | 8.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.0% (±3.4 points) | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.5% (±2.5 points) | 7.5% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Ishpeming, the average commute is not measurably different from Marquette County (18.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ishpeming, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marquette County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Marquette County, Ishpeming ranks 18 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1353 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ishpeming
| Vehicles available | Ishpeming | Marquette County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% (±2.8 points) | 5.9% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.6% (±5.7 points) | 32.6% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% (±6.2 points) | 41.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.1% (±4.2 points) | 20.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Ishpeming, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Marquette County (5.9%).
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 Ishpeming
| Ishpeming | Marquette County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.5% (±2.5 points) | 7.5% (±0.9 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% (±2.1 points) | 94.6% (±0.8 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.7% (±2.8 points) | 84.8% (±1.5 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ishpeming, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Marquette County (84.8%).
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 Ishpeming
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishpeming | — | 18.8 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| West Ishpeming | 2.4 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Negaunee | 4.4 mi | 15.8 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Ely Township | 7.3 mi | 30.6 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| Richmond Township (Marquette County) | 7.5 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Tilden Township | 7.9 mi | 22.6 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Negaunee Township | 8.3 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Ishpeming Township | 11 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sands Township | 12 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Negaunee, MI (15.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ely Township, MI (30.6 minutes), Richmond Township (Marquette County), MI (27.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marquette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Forsyth Township | 23.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 13 | Tilden Township | 22.6 minutes (±5.0) |
| 14 | Ishpeming Township | 21.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 15 | West Branch Township (Marquette County) | 20.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 16 | Negaunee Township | 20.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 17 | Chocolay Charter Township | 19.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 18 | Ishpeming | 18.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 19 | Sands Township | 18.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 20 | Negaunee | 15.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 21 | Marquette | 13.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 22 | Marquette Charter Township | 11.3 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 11 of 22 places in Marquette 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 Ishpeming
How long is the average commute in Ishpeming?
Workers who live in Ishpeming, MI take an average of 18.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ishpeming without a car?
8.4% of households in Ishpeming have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ishpeming?
7.5% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Ishpeming worked from home, and 90.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ishpeming city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ishpeming city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ishpeming 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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Figures last updated on .
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