How long is the commute from Manistee, MI?
Workers who live in Manistee, MI take an average of 15.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
12.6% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.2 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Manistee get to work
| Means of transportation | Manistee | Manistee County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.1% (±5.9 points) | 77.0% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±3.6 points) | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±2.1 points) | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.9 points) | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.6% (±4.1 points) | 10.8% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Manistee, the average commute is lower than in Manistee County (21.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Manistee, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Manistee County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Manistee County, Manistee ranks 15 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1469 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Manistee
| Vehicles available | Manistee | Manistee County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±2.7 points) | 4.8% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.7% (±5.7 points) | 32.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% (±6.1 points) | 39.1% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.1% (±4.2 points) | 23.8% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Manistee, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Manistee County (4.8%).
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 Manistee
| Manistee | Manistee County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.6% (±4.1 points) | 10.8% (±1.7 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±3.3 points) | 91.4% (±1.5 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.5% (±4.4 points) | 86.1% (±1.7 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Manistee, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Manistee County (86.1%).
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 Manistee
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manistee | — | 15.2 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Eastlake | 1.7 mi | 19.1 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Filer Charter Township | 3.3 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Manistee Township | 4.8 mi | 17.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Township (Mason County) | 8.0 mi | 20.6 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Stronach Township | 9.0 mi | 23.5 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Free Soil Township | 9.9 mi | 45.5 minutes (±11.2) | Higher |
| Onekama | 10 mi | 25.6 minutes (±8.2) | Higher |
| Onekama Township | 11 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Grant Township (Mason County), MI (20.6 minutes), Stronach Township, MI (23.5 minutes), Free Soil Township, MI (45.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Manistee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Norman Township | 24.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 10 | Stronach Township | 23.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 11 | Arcadia Township (Manistee County) | 22.8 minutes (±8.2) |
| 12 | Bear Lake Township (Manistee County) | 21.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 13 | Filer Charter Township | 18.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 14 | Manistee Township | 17.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 15 | Manistee | 15.2 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 7 of 15 places in Manistee 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 Manistee
How long is the average commute in Manistee?
Workers who live in Manistee, MI take an average of 15.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Manistee without a car?
5.8% of households in Manistee have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Manistee?
12.6% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Manistee worked from home, and 88.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manistee city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manistee city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manistee city, Michigan
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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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