How long is the commute from Ithaca, MI?
Workers who live in Ithaca, MI take an average of 24.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
90.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
0.7% work from home.
2.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.1 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.3%
How people in Ithaca get to work
| Means of transportation | Ithaca | Gratiot County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 90.4% (±5.7 points) | 79.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±4.3 points) | 6.7% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±2.5 points) | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±2.0 points) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 7.7% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Ithaca, the average commute is not measurably different from Gratiot County (23.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ithaca, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Gratiot County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Gratiot County, Ithaca ranks 10 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 939 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ithaca
| Vehicles available | Ithaca | Gratiot County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% (±2.1 points) | 5.2% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.6% (±8.1 points) | 30.5% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% (±6.8 points) | 38.8% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.1% (±7.8 points) | 25.4% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Ithaca, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Gratiot County (5.2%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ithaca
| Ithaca | Gratiot County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 7.7% (±1.2 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.1% (±5.0 points) | 93.4% (±1.0 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.9% (±4.5 points) | 85.9% (±1.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ithaca, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Gratiot County (85.9%).
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 Ithaca
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca | — | 24.1 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| North Star Township | 4.3 mi | 32.1 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Emerson Township | 4.4 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Newark Township | 4.7 mi | 20.4 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Arcada Township | 4.9 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Alma | 6.8 mi | 19.4 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| St. Louis | 8.2 mi | 16.1 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Perrinton | 8.7 mi | 35.2 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Hamilton Township (Gratiot County) | 9.2 mi | 42.3 minutes (±10.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Alma, MI (19.4 minutes), St. Louis, MI (16.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Star Township, MI (32.1 minutes), Perrinton, MI (35.2 minutes), Hamilton Township (Gratiot County), MI (42.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Gratiot County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | North Star Township | 32.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 5 | Elba Township (Gratiot County) | 32.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 (tie) | Sumner Township | 28.5 minutes (±5.7) |
| 6 (tie) | Washington Township (Gratiot County) | 28.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 8 | Wheeler Township | 27.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 | Emerson Township | 24.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 10 | Ithaca | 24.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 11 | Bethany Township | 23.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 12 | Seville Township | 23.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 13 | New Haven Township (Gratiot County) | 22.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 14 | Arcada Township | 22.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 | Pine River Township | 21.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 16 | Newark Township | 20.4 minutes (±4.1) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Gratiot 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 Ithaca
How long is the average commute in Ithaca?
Workers who live in Ithaca, MI take an average of 24.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ithaca without a car?
2.3% of households in Ithaca have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ithaca?
0.7% (±0.8 points) of workers who live in Ithaca worked from home, and 87.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ithaca city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ithaca city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ithaca 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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