How long is the commute from Mason, MI?
Workers who live in Mason, MI take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
16.8% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Mason get to work
| Means of transportation | Mason | Ingham County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.8% (±5.6 points) | 66.1% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% (±4.4 points) | 8.0% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 2.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.8% (±4.0 points) | 17.3% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Mason, the average commute is higher than in Ingham County (20.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mason, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Ingham County (2.4%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ingham County, Mason ranks 13 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1053 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mason
| Vehicles available | Mason | Ingham County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±2.9 points) | 8.9% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.9% (±5.1 points) | 39.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.0% (±5.9 points) | 37.2% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.2% (±4.0 points) | 14.2% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Mason, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Ingham County (8.9%).
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 Mason
| Mason | Ingham County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.8% (±4.0 points) | 17.3% (±0.9 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±3.0 points) | 95.8% (±0.5 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.3% (±3.4 points) | 90.3% (±0.7 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mason, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ingham County (90.3%).
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 Mason
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason | — | 22.8 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Vevay Township | 3.1 mi | 27.2 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Alaiedon Township | 3.7 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Delhi Charter Township | 5.6 mi | 22.2 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Aurelius Township | 5.6 mi | 20.5 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Holt | 6.2 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ingham Township | 6.9 mi | 30.1 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Dansville | 7.3 mi | 34.1 minutes (±9.0) | Higher |
| Wheatfield Township | 7.4 mi | 22.4 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ingham Township, MI (30.1 minutes), Dansville, MI (34.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ingham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Onondaga Township | 29.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 8 | Leslie | 27.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | Vevay Township | 27.2 minutes (±7.2) |
| 10 | Williamston | 26.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 11 | Leslie Township | 23.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 12 | Williamstown Township | 23.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 13 | Mason | 22.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 14 | Wheatfield Township | 22.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 15 | Delhi Charter Township | 22.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 16 | Meridian Charter Township | 20.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 17 (tie) | Alaiedon Township | 20.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 17 (tie) | Aurelius Township | 20.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 19 | Lansing | 18.9 minutes (±0.7) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Ingham 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 Mason
How long is the average commute in Mason?
Workers who live in Mason, MI take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mason without a car?
3.9% of households in Mason have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mason?
16.8% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Mason worked from home, and 91.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mason city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mason city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mason city, Michigan
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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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