How long is the commute from Lowell, MI?
Workers who live in Lowell, MI take an average of 24.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
7.9% of workers walk to work.
8.7% work from home.
5.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.7 minutes (±5.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.4%
How people in Lowell get to work
| Means of transportation | Lowell | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.9% (±7.2 points) | 73.2% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.0% (±3.0 points) | 7.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±1.6 points) | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.9% (±5.2 points) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±2.6 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.7% (±4.5 points) | 14.3% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Lowell, the average commute is not measurably different from Kent County (21.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lowell, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kent County (1.5%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kent County, Lowell ranks 14 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 871 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lowell
| Vehicles available | Lowell | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% (±4.4 points) | 6.2% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.0% (±9.1 points) | 32.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.7% (±10.7 points) | 42.2% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.8% (±6.2 points) | 18.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Lowell, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kent County (6.2%).
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 Lowell
| Lowell | Kent County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.7% (±4.5 points) | 14.3% (±0.5 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±3.5 points) | 95.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.1% (±5.0 points) | 92.2% (±0.5 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lowell, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kent County (92.2%).
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 Lowell
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell | — | 24.7 minutes (±5.8) | — |
| Lowell Charter Township | 3.0 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Vergennes Township | 3.5 mi | 26.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Boston Township | 5.5 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Keene Township | 6.3 mi | 27.1 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Saranac | 6.9 mi | 23.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Hills | 7.5 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cascade Charter Township | 7.7 mi | 19.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ada Township | 7.8 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Solon Township (Kent County) | 27.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 9 | Vergennes Township | 26.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 | Tyrone Township (Kent County) | 26.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 11 | Bowne Township | 26.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 12 | Cannon Township | 26.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 13 | Rockford | 25.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 14 | Lowell | 24.7 minutes (±5.8) |
| 15 | Lowell Charter Township | 23.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 16 | Caledonia Township (Kent County) | 22.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 17 | Sparta Township | 22.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 18 | Wyoming | 21.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 19 | Alpine Township | 21.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 20 | Gaines Charter Township | 20.9 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Kent 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 Lowell
How long is the average commute in Lowell?
Workers who live in Lowell, MI take an average of 24.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lowell without a car?
5.4% of households in Lowell have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lowell?
8.7% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Lowell worked from home, and 88.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lowell city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lowell city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lowell 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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