How long is the commute from Montrose, MI?
Workers who live in Montrose, MI take an average of 28.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.8% of workers drive alone to work.
3.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
5.7% work from home.
3.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.8 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 3.0%
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.8%
How people in Montrose get to work
| Means of transportation | Montrose | Genesee County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.8% (±5.3 points) | 78.5% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.9% (±2.0 points) | 9.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.0% (±3.6 points) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.4 points) | 0.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.7% (±3.5 points) | 9.9% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Montrose, the average commute is not measurably different from Genesee County (26.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Montrose, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Genesee County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Genesee County, Montrose ranks 14 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 466 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Montrose
| Vehicles available | Montrose | Genesee County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% (±1.7 points) | 7.4% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 54.3% (±8.5 points) | 36.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.0% (±8.0 points) | 36.6% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.8% (±3.7 points) | 19.3% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Montrose, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Genesee County (7.4%).
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 Montrose
| Montrose | Genesee County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.7% (±3.5 points) | 9.9% (±0.7 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±2.0 points) | 94.8% (±0.5 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.7% (±4.2 points) | 89.6% (±0.7 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Montrose, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Genesee County (89.6%).
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 Montrose
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose | — | 28.8 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Montrose Charter Township | 1.2 mi | 28.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Burt | 4.1 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Maple Grove Township (Saginaw County) | 5.0 mi | 28.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| New Lothrop | 5.6 mi | 31.0 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Flushing Charter Township | 5.6 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Taymouth Township | 5.9 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Vienna Charter Township | 6.7 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Birch Run | 7.2 mi | 26.4 minutes (±8.0) | 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 Genesee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Clayton Charter Township | 31.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 | Richfield Township (Genesee County) | 30.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 10 | Fenton Charter Township | 29.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 11 | Atlas Township | 29.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 12 | Linden | 29.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 13 | Mundy Township | 29.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 14 | Montrose | 28.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 15 | Flushing Charter Township | 28.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 16 | Montrose Charter Township | 28.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 17 (tie) | Swartz Creek | 27.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 17 (tie) | Vienna Charter Township | 27.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 19 | Genesee Charter Township | 27.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 20 | Davison | 27.1 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Genesee 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 Montrose
How long is the average commute in Montrose?
Workers who live in Montrose, MI take an average of 28.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Montrose without a car?
3.8% of households in Montrose have no vehicle, and 3.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Montrose?
5.7% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Montrose worked from home, and 88.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montrose city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montrose city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montrose 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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