How long is the commute from Lyon Township, MI?
Workers who live in Lyon Township, MI take an average of 22.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
90.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
8.6% work from home.
5.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.6 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Households without a car
- 5.5%
How people in Lyon Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Lyon Township | Roscommon County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 90.5% (±6.8 points) | 74.1% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 12.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.6% (±6.7 points) | 11.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Lyon Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Roscommon County (24.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lyon Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Roscommon County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Roscommon County, Lyon Township ranks 9 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1081 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lyon Township
| Vehicles available | Lyon Township | Roscommon County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% (±3.5 points) | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.6% (±9.0 points) | 39.1% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.6% (±9.6 points) | 35.7% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.3% (±3.6 points) | 18.5% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Lyon Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Roscommon County (6.8%).
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 Lyon Township
| Lyon Township | Roscommon County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.6% (±6.7 points) | 11.2% (±1.9 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±3.9 points) | 92.8% (±1.6 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.5% (±4.0 points) | 87.8% (±1.8 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lyon Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Roscommon County (87.8%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lyon Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Township | — | 22.6 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Gerrish Township | 6.1 mi | 17.6 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Lake Township (Roscommon County) | 6.2 mi | 39.6 minutes (±10.1) | Higher |
| Beaver Creek Township | 7.5 mi | 24.0 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Enterprise Township | 8.2 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Markey Township | 8.4 mi | 26.6 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Norwich Township (Missaukee County) | 9.2 mi | 45.1 minutes (±7.2) | Higher |
| Roscommon | 10 mi | 20.1 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Houghton Lake | 12 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gerrish Township, MI (17.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Township (Roscommon County), MI (39.6 minutes), Norwich Township (Missaukee County), MI (45.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Roscommon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Au Sable Township | 29.6 minutes (±7.2) |
| 4 | Richfield Township (Roscommon County) | 29.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 5 | Markey Township | 26.6 minutes (±5.9) |
| 6 | Roscommon Township | 24.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 7 | Denton Township | 24.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 8 | Backus Township | 23.9 minutes (±6.2) |
| 9 | Lyon Township | 22.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 10 | Higgins Township | 19.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 11 | Gerrish Township | 17.6 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 9 of 11 places in Roscommon 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 Lyon Township
How long is the average commute in Lyon Township?
Workers who live in Lyon Township, MI take an average of 22.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lyon Township without a car?
5.5% of households in Lyon Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lyon Township?
8.6% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in Lyon Township worked from home, and 95.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lyon township, Roscommon County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lyon township, Roscommon County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lyon township, Roscommon County, 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 Lyon township, Roscommon County, Michigan (county subdivision:49840, in state:26 county:143).
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 last updated on .
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