How long is the commute from New Buffalo, MI?
Workers who live in New Buffalo, MI take an average of 20.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
3.7% of workers walk to work.
15.5% work from home.
8.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.6 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Households without a car
- 8.3%
How people in New Buffalo get to work
| Means of transportation | New Buffalo | Berrien County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.7% (±11.0 points) | 76.4% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±8.6 points) | 8.3% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±1.8 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.7% (±3.5 points) | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.5% (±6.3 points) | 11.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In New Buffalo, the average commute is not measurably different from Berrien County (21.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In New Buffalo, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Berrien County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Berrien County, New Buffalo ranks 17 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1239 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Buffalo
| Vehicles available | New Buffalo | Berrien County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% (±5.2 points) | 8.0% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.7% (±11.3 points) | 35.2% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.3% (±7.1 points) | 37.6% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.8% (±13.2 points) | 19.2% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In New Buffalo, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Berrien County (8.0%).
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 New Buffalo
| New Buffalo | Berrien County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.5% (±6.3 points) | 11.2% (±0.9 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.4% (±6.3 points) | 93.9% (±0.8 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.3% (±9.4 points) | 89.3% (±0.9 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In New Buffalo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Berrien County (89.3%).
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 New Buffalo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Buffalo | — | 20.6 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| New Buffalo Township | 1.2 mi | 25.1 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Beach | 2.6 mi | 30.4 minutes (±10.2) | Not measurably different |
| Michiana | 4.0 mi | 45.8 minutes (±14.1) | Higher |
| Michiana Shores | 4.6 mi | 34.7 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Springfield Township (LaPorte County) | 5.0 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Long Beach | 6.4 mi | 27.5 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Three Oaks Township | 6.4 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Three Oaks | 6.6 mi | 19.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Michiana, MI (45.8 minutes), Michiana Shores, IN (34.7 minutes), Springfield Township (LaPorte County), IN (28.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Berrien County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Niles Township | 23.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 12 | Niles | 22.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 (tie) | Buchanan Township | 21.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 13 (tie) | Pipestone Township | 21.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 15 | Weesaw Township | 21.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 16 | Bainbridge Township | 20.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 17 | New Buffalo | 20.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 18 | Oronoko Charter Township | 20.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 19 (tie) | St. Joseph | 19.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 19 (tie) | Baroda Township | 19.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 21 (tie) | Watervliet | 19.4 minutes (±5.5) |
| 21 (tie) | Lincoln Charter Township | 19.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 23 | Bridgman | 19.1 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Berrien 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 New Buffalo
How long is the average commute in New Buffalo?
Workers who live in New Buffalo, MI take an average of 20.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Buffalo without a car?
8.3% of households in New Buffalo have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Buffalo?
15.5% (±6.3 points) of workers who live in New Buffalo worked from home, and 87.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Buffalo city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Buffalo city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Buffalo 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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