How long is the commute from Lapeer, MI?
Workers who live in Lapeer, MI take an average of 25.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
8.9% work from home.
14.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.4 minutes (±5.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Households without a car
- 14.2%
How people in Lapeer get to work
| Means of transportation | Lapeer | Lapeer County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.7% (±6.7 points) | 79.5% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.3% (±4.4 points) | 9.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±2.4 points) | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.6 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.9% (±3.8 points) | 8.7% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Lapeer, the average commute is lower than in Lapeer County (34.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lapeer, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lapeer County (0.8%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lapeer County, Lapeer ranks 20 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 794 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lapeer
| Vehicles available | Lapeer | Lapeer County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.2% (±5.7 points) | 4.5% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.1% (±7.0 points) | 27.2% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.9% (±4.8 points) | 37.0% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.8% (±4.4 points) | 31.3% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Lapeer, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lapeer County (4.5%).
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 Lapeer
| Lapeer | Lapeer County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.9% (±3.8 points) | 8.7% (±1.2 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.5% (±4.5 points) | 94.5% (±1.0 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.9% (±5.2 points) | 88.2% (±1.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lapeer, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lapeer County (88.2%).
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 Lapeer
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lapeer | — | 25.4 minutes (±5.0) | — |
| Elba Township (Lapeer County) | 3.9 mi | 32.9 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Lapeer Township | 3.9 mi | 37.0 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Mayfield Township (Lapeer County) | 4.5 mi | 26.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Oregon Township | 4.8 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Metamora | 7.1 mi | 32.7 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Metamora Township | 8.1 mi | 32.3 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Attica Township | 8.5 mi | 40.6 minutes (±7.4) | Higher |
| Columbiaville | 8.5 mi | 38.5 minutes (±8.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Elba Township (Lapeer County), MI (32.9 minutes), Lapeer Township, MI (37.0 minutes), Metamora, MI (32.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 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 Lapeer
How long is the average commute in Lapeer?
Workers who live in Lapeer, MI take an average of 25.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lapeer without a car?
14.2% of households in Lapeer have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lapeer?
8.9% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Lapeer worked from home, and 85.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lapeer city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lapeer city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lapeer 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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