How long is the commute from Marathon Township, MI?
Workers who live in Marathon Township, MI take an average of 37.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
14.3% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 37.1 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Marathon Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Marathon Township | Lapeer County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.2% (±5.2 points) | 79.5% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.4% (±3.4 points) | 9.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.3% (±4.1 points) | 8.7% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Marathon Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Lapeer County (34.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Marathon Township, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in 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, Marathon Township ranks 8 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 90 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Marathon Township
| Vehicles available | Marathon Township | Lapeer County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±1.7 points) | 4.5% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.5% (±6.6 points) | 27.2% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.9% (±5.4 points) | 37.0% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.9% (±5.7 points) | 31.3% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Marathon Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lapeer County (4.5%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Marathon Township
| Marathon Township | Lapeer County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.3% (±4.1 points) | 8.7% (±1.2 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% (±3.9 points) | 94.5% (±1.0 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.1% (±6.0 points) | 88.2% (±1.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Marathon Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lapeer County (88.2%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Marathon Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Township | — | 37.1 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Fostoria | 4.5 mi | 36.4 minutes (±11.5) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield Township (Lapeer County) | 5.5 mi | 42.3 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Watertown Township (Tuscola County) | 6.0 mi | 45.9 minutes (±8.6) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Township (Genesee County) | 6.6 mi | 34.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Otisville | 6.7 mi | 34.7 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Oregon Township | 7.1 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Millington Township | 7.5 mi | 29.3 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
| Rich Township | 7.9 mi | 37.7 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oregon Township, MI (27.6 minutes), Millington Township, MI (29.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Arcadia Township (Lapeer County) | 45.1 minutes (±6.7) |
| 3 | Deerfield Township (Lapeer County) | 42.3 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 | Attica Township | 40.6 minutes (±7.4) |
| 5 | Hadley Township | 39.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 6 | North Branch Township | 37.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Rich Township | 37.7 minutes (±5.6) |
| 8 | Marathon Township | 37.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 | Lapeer Township | 37.0 minutes (±5.1) |
| 10 | Dryden Township | 36.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 11 | Imlay Township | 35.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 12 | Almont Township | 35.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 13 | Burlington Township (Lapeer County) | 35.6 minutes (±5.9) |
| 14 | Burnside Township | 33.2 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Lapeer County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Marathon Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Columbiaville, Otter Lake.
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 Marathon Township
How long is the average commute in Marathon Township?
Workers who live in Marathon Township, MI take an average of 37.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Marathon Township without a car?
2.7% of households in Marathon Township have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Marathon Township?
14.3% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Marathon Township worked from home, and 84.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marathon township, Lapeer County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marathon township, Lapeer County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marathon township, Lapeer 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 Marathon township, Lapeer County, Michigan (county subdivision:51420, in state:26 county:087).
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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