How long is the commute from Lake Linden, MI?
Workers who live in Lake Linden, MI take an average of 16.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
8.0% of workers walk to work.
6.2% work from home.
10.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.4 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Households without a car
- 10.8%
How people in Lake Linden get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Linden | Houghton County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.0% (±7.5 points) | 63.7% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.0% (±6.0 points) | 10.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 2.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.0% (±7.1 points) | 10.4% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.8% (±3.9 points) | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.2% (±3.8 points) | 11.0% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Lake Linden, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Lake Linden, 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, Lake Linden ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 240 of 253.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Linden
| Vehicles available | Lake Linden | Houghton County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.8% (±8.6 points) | 6.5% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.8% (±8.1 points) | 35.1% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.7% (±8.1 points) | 36.7% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.7% (±4.9 points) | 21.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Lake Linden, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Lake Linden
| Lake Linden | Houghton County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.2% (±3.8 points) | 11.0% (±2.3 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.0% (±5.0 points) | 93.0% (±1.1 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.9% (±9.3 points) | 88.7% (±1.5 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Linden, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Houghton County (88.7%).
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 Lake Linden
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Linden | — | 16.4 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Laurium | 3.1 mi | 13.7 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Osceola Township (Houghton County) | 3.6 mi | 16.3 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Calumet | 4.2 mi | 15.6 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Calumet Charter Township | 4.7 mi | 14.5 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Copper City | 6.2 mi | 12.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Houghton County) | 6.4 mi | 16.2 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Dollar Bay | 6.7 mi | 17.4 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Torch Lake Township (Houghton County) | 7.0 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Torch Lake Township (Houghton County), MI (22.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Linden | 16.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 2 | Calumet | 15.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 3 | Laurium | 13.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 4 | Copper City | 12.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 5 | South Range | 11.4 minutes (±2.2) |
Lake Linden lies inside Schoolcraft Township (Houghton County), whose figures include it, so it is ranked only against places like it.
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 Lake Linden
How long is the average commute in Lake Linden?
Workers who live in Lake Linden, MI take an average of 16.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Linden without a car?
10.8% of households in Lake Linden have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Linden?
6.2% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Lake Linden worked from home, and 83.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Linden village, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Linden village, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Linden village, 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 Lake Linden village, Michigan (place:44780, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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