How long is the commute from Marquette, MI?
Workers who live in Marquette, MI take an average of 13.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
10.6% of workers walk to work.
6.6% work from home.
7.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.2 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Households without a car
- 7.7%
How people in Marquette get to work
| Means of transportation | Marquette | Marquette County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.8% (±3.4 points) | 77.2% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.5% (±2.4 points) | 8.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 10.6% (±2.0 points) | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.6% (±1.5 points) | 7.5% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Marquette, the average commute is lower than in Marquette County (18.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Marquette, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Marquette County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Marquette County, Marquette ranks 21 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1500 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Marquette
| Vehicles available | Marquette | Marquette County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% (±1.7 points) | 5.9% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.9% (±3.4 points) | 32.6% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% (±3.4 points) | 41.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.8% (±2.1 points) | 20.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Marquette, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Marquette County (5.9%).
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 Marquette
| Marquette | Marquette County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.6% (±1.5 points) | 7.5% (±0.9 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±0.8 points) | 94.6% (±0.8 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.6% (±2.9 points) | 84.8% (±1.5 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Marquette, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Marquette County (84.8%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Marquette
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette | — | 13.2 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Trowbridge Park | 2.2 mi | 10.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Harvey | 5.0 mi | 15.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Marquette Charter Township | 6.7 mi | 11.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Negaunee Township | 7.1 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Sands Township | 9.0 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Chocolay Charter Township | 9.0 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Negaunee | 10 mi | 15.8 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Richmond Township (Marquette County) | 13 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Negaunee Township, MI (20.5 minutes), Sands Township, MI (18.4 minutes), Chocolay Charter Township, MI (19.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Marquette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | West Branch Township (Marquette County) | 20.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 16 | Negaunee Township | 20.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 17 | Chocolay Charter Township | 19.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 18 | Ishpeming | 18.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 19 | Sands Township | 18.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 20 | Negaunee | 15.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 21 | Marquette | 13.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 22 | Marquette Charter Township | 11.3 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 8 of 22 places in Marquette 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 Marquette
How long is the average commute in Marquette?
Workers who live in Marquette, MI take an average of 13.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Marquette without a car?
7.7% of households in Marquette have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Marquette?
6.6% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Marquette worked from home, and 83.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marquette city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marquette city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marquette 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 Marquette city, Michigan (place:51900, 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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