How long is the commute from Muskegon Heights, MI?

Name: Commute and cars in Muskegon Heights, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Muskegon Heights, MI take an average of 17.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

82.4% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

1.8% of workers walk to work.

3.0% work from home.

18.0% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 17.6 minutes (±1.9)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 3.0%
Households without a car: 18.0%

How people in Muskegon Heights get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Muskegon Heights	Muskegon County	Michigan	United States
Drove alone	82.4% (±5.5 points)	80.9%	74.3%	68.8%
Carpooled	10.7% (±3.8 points)	9.4%	7.9%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±0.9 points)	0.1%	0.9%	3.2%
Walked	1.8% (±1.3 points)	1.2%	2.0%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	2.1% (±1.6 points)	1.2%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	3.0% (±2.0 points)	7.2%	13.5%	15.1%

In Muskegon Heights, the average commute is lower than in Muskegon County (21.6 minutes).

It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Muskegon Heights, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Muskegon County (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Muskegon County, Muskegon Heights ranks 21 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1413 of 1,515.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Muskegon Heights

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Muskegon Heights	Muskegon County	Michigan	United States
No vehicle	18.0% (±4.1 points)	7.4%	7.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	47.3% (±6.8 points)	31.4%	34.8%	33.1%
2 vehicles	27.9% (±5.9 points)	40.4%	38.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	6.8% (±2.8 points)	20.8%	19.8%	21.9%

In Muskegon Heights, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Muskegon County (7.4%).

It is also higher than in Michigan (7.0%).

It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Muskegon Heights

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Muskegon Heights	Muskegon County	Michigan	United States
Workers working from home	3.0% (±2.0 points)	7.2% (±0.7 points)	13.5% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	89.3% (±2.9 points)	93.9% (±0.7 points)	95.1% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	88.1% (±3.7 points)	88.8% (±1.1 points)	90.5% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Muskegon Heights, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Muskegon County (88.8%).

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 Muskegon Heights

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Muskegon Heights
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Muskegon Heights	—	17.6 minutes (±1.9)	—
Roosevelt Park	1.7 mi	21.9 minutes (±4.2)	Not measurably different
Muskegon	1.9 mi	20.6 minutes (±1.4)	Higher
Norton Shores	2.3 mi	20.3 minutes (±1.4)	Higher
North Muskegon	3.8 mi	22.0 minutes (±4.8)	Not measurably different
Muskegon Charter Township	4.6 mi	21.9 minutes (±1.7)	Higher
Laketon Township	6.1 mi	21.9 minutes (±2.8)	Higher
Fruitport Charter Township	6.3 mi	21.2 minutes (±1.7)	Higher
Fruitport	6.8 mi	25.3 minutes (±4.9)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Muskegon, MI (20.6 minutes), Norton Shores, MI (20.3 minutes), Muskegon Charter Township, MI (21.9 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Muskegon County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
15	Fruitport Charter Township	21.2 minutes (±1.7)
16 (tie)	Muskegon	20.6 minutes (±1.4)
16 (tie)	Fruitland Township	20.6 minutes (±1.6)
18	Norton Shores	20.3 minutes (±1.4)
19	Whitehall Township	19.4 minutes (±2.0)
20	Montague	18.1 minutes (±2.5)
21	Muskegon Heights	17.6 minutes (±1.9)
22	Montague Township	16.6 minutes (±2.2)
23	Whitehall	12.3 minutes (±2.4)

Showing 9 of 23 places in Muskegon 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 Muskegon Heights

How long is the average commute in Muskegon Heights?

Workers who live in Muskegon Heights, MI take an average of 17.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Muskegon Heights without a car?

18.0% of households in Muskegon Heights have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Muskegon Heights?

3.0% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Muskegon Heights worked from home, and 88.1% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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