How long is the commute from Ludington, MI?
Workers who live in Ludington, MI take an average of 14.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.5% of workers drive alone to work.
2.2% take public transportation.
4.1% of workers walk to work.
13.3% work from home.
9.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.2 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 2.2%
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Households without a car
- 9.8%
How people in Ludington get to work
| Means of transportation | Ludington | Mason County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.5% (±7.6 points) | 72.6% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.1% (±6.5 points) | 11.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.2% (±1.6 points) | 1.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.1% (±2.8 points) | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.3 points) | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.3% (±4.2 points) | 11.0% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Ludington, the average commute is lower than in Mason County (19.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ludington, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mason County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Mason County, Ludington ranks 17 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1490 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ludington
| Vehicles available | Ludington | Mason County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.8% (±4.3 points) | 6.5% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.2% (±6.6 points) | 33.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.0% (±5.8 points) | 38.9% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.0% (±3.6 points) | 21.3% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Ludington, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Mason 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 Ludington
| Ludington | Mason County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.3% (±4.2 points) | 11.0% (±1.5 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% (±3.9 points) | 94.5% (±1.3 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.3% (±4.9 points) | 86.5% (±1.8 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ludington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mason County (86.5%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ludington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludington | — | 14.2 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Pere Marquette Charter Township | 2.2 mi | 15.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Amber Township | 4.8 mi | 16.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hamlin Township (Mason County) | 5.0 mi | 18.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Summit Township (Mason County) | 7.0 mi | 16.9 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Victory Township | 7.7 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Scottville | 8.1 mi | 19.7 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Riverton Township | 8.3 mi | 22.4 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Custer | 11 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Victory Township, MI (20.7 minutes), Scottville, MI (19.7 minutes), Riverton Township, MI (22.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mason County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Grant Township (Mason County) | 20.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 12 | Scottville | 19.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 | Hamlin Township (Mason County) | 18.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 14 (tie) | Amber Township | 16.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 14 (tie) | Summit Township (Mason County) | 16.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 16 | Pere Marquette Charter Township | 15.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 17 | Ludington | 14.2 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 7 of 17 places in Mason 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 Ludington
How long is the average commute in Ludington?
Workers who live in Ludington, MI take an average of 14.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ludington without a car?
9.8% of households in Ludington have no vehicle, and 2.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ludington?
13.3% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Ludington worked from home, and 84.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ludington city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ludington city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ludington city, 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 Ludington city, Michigan (place:49640, 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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