How long is the commute from Merrill, MI?
Workers who live in Merrill, MI take an average of 29.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
4.5% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.8 minutes (±5.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Merrill get to work
| Means of transportation | Merrill | Saginaw County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.0% (±5.7 points) | 77.7% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±4.1 points) | 8.7% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±2.7 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.5% (±3.5 points) | 10.0% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Merrill, the average commute is higher than in Saginaw County (22.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Merrill, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Saginaw County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Saginaw County, Merrill ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 68 of 253.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Merrill
| Vehicles available | Merrill | Saginaw County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±4.0 points) | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.8% (±6.7 points) | 36.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.6% (±11.2 points) | 35.7% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.8% (±8.0 points) | 20.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Merrill, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Saginaw County (7.0%).
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 Merrill
| Merrill | Saginaw County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.5% (±3.5 points) | 10.0% (±1.0 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% (±3.9 points) | 94.4% (±0.6 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.4% (±3.5 points) | 89.0% (±0.8 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Merrill, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Saginaw County (89.0%).
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 Merrill
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill | — | 29.8 minutes (±5.3) | — |
| Wheeler Township | 4.4 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lakefield Township (Saginaw County) | 4.6 mi | 35.1 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hemlock | 4.8 mi | 30.1 minutes (±10.4) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Saginaw County) | 5.2 mi | 29.3 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Fremont Township (Saginaw County) | 6.3 mi | 30.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lafayette Township | 7.0 mi | 35.2 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
| Breckenridge | 7.1 mi | 26.7 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Haley Township | 7.5 mi | 30.5 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Saginaw County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merrill | 29.8 minutes (±5.3) |
| 2 | Oakley | 27.2 minutes (±7.3) |
| 3 | St. Charles | 26.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 4 | Birch Run | 26.4 minutes (±8.0) |
| 5 | Chesaning | 21.5 minutes (±5.0) |
Merrill lies inside Jonesfield Township, whose figures include it, so it is ranked only against places like it.
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 Merrill
How long is the average commute in Merrill?
Workers who live in Merrill, MI take an average of 29.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Merrill without a car?
5.8% of households in Merrill have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Merrill?
4.5% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Merrill worked from home, and 93.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrill village, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrill village, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Merrill village, 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 Merrill village, Michigan (place:53180, 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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