How long is the commute from New Era, MI?
Workers who live in New Era, MI take an average of 23.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
13.8% work from home.
1.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.4 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Households without a car
- 1.1%
How people in New Era get to work
| Means of transportation | New Era | Oceana County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.3% (±6.9 points) | 77.1% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.7% (±1.9 points) | 12.0% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±11.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±2.5 points) | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±11.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.8% (±7.0 points) | 7.4% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In New Era, the average commute is not measurably different from Oceana County (23.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In New Era, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Oceana County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Oceana County, New Era ranks 2 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 166 of 253.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Era
| Vehicles available | New Era | Oceana County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% (±1.7 points) | 4.3% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.3% (±11.0 points) | 28.9% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% (±11.0 points) | 40.1% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.1% (±8.3 points) | 26.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In New Era, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Oceana County (4.3%).
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 New Era
| New Era | Oceana County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.8% (±7.0 points) | 7.4% (±1.1 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.3% (±5.8 points) | 92.2% (±1.1 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.6% (±6.5 points) | 83.1% (±1.7 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In New Era, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Oceana County (83.1%).
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 Era
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Era | — | 23.4 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Rothbury | 2.9 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Township (Oceana County) | 3.4 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Shelby | 3.7 mi | 15.0 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Claybanks Township | 5.2 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Benona Township | 6.7 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ferry Township | 7.0 mi | 29.9 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Otto Township | 7.3 mi | 32.1 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Montague Township | 8.5 mi | 16.6 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Shelby, MI (15.0 minutes), Montague Township, MI (16.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ferry Township, MI (29.9 minutes), Otto Township, MI (32.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Oceana County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hesperia | 30.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 2 | New Era | 23.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 3 | Rothbury | 20.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 4 | Walkerville | 20.3 minutes (±6.6) |
| 5 | Pentwater | 16.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 6 | Shelby | 15.0 minutes (±2.1) |
New Era lies inside Shelby 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 New Era
How long is the average commute in New Era?
Workers who live in New Era, MI take an average of 23.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Era without a car?
1.1% of households in New Era have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Era?
13.8% (±7.0 points) of workers who live in New Era worked from home, and 89.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Era village, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Era village, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Era 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 New Era village, Michigan (place:57280, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 .