How long is the commute from Newfield Township, MI?
Workers who live in Newfield Township, MI take an average of 27.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
2.6% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.3 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Newfield Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Newfield Township | Oceana County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.2% (±5.9 points) | 77.1% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±5.0 points) | 12.0% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±2.4 points) | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.1% (±0.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.6% (±2.3 points) | 7.4% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Newfield Township, 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 Newfield Township, 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, Newfield Township ranks 6 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 603 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Newfield Township
| Vehicles available | Newfield Township | Oceana County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±1.1 points) | 4.3% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.0% (±7.4 points) | 28.9% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.1% (±6.6 points) | 40.1% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.2% (±6.4 points) | 26.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Newfield Township, 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 Newfield Township
| Newfield Township | Oceana County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.6% (±2.3 points) | 7.4% (±1.1 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±2.5 points) | 92.2% (±1.1 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.5% (±4.1 points) | 83.1% (±1.7 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Newfield Township, 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 Newfield Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfield Township | — | 27.3 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Ferry Township | 5.5 mi | 29.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Leavitt Township | 6.0 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Denver Township (Newaygo County) | 6.3 mi | 32.7 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwood Township (Oceana County) | 6.9 mi | 30.2 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Walkerville | 7.8 mi | 20.3 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Elbridge Township | 8.0 mi | 21.1 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Otto Township | 8.4 mi | 32.1 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Dayton Township (Newaygo County) | 8.5 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elbridge Township, MI (21.1 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 | Otto Township | 32.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 2 | Greenwood Township (Oceana County) | 30.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 3 | Ferry Township | 29.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 4 | Leavitt Township | 29.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Benona Township | 27.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 6 | Newfield Township | 27.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 7 | Grant Township (Oceana County) | 27.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 8 | Weare Township | 26.7 minutes (±5.9) |
| 9 | Golden Township | 26.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 10 (tie) | Claybanks Township | 23.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 (tie) | Colfax Township (Oceana County) | 23.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 12 | Hart Township | 21.2 minutes (±6.0) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Oceana County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Newfield Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Hesperia.
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 Newfield Township
How long is the average commute in Newfield Township?
Workers who live in Newfield Township, MI take an average of 27.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Newfield Township without a car?
1.6% of households in Newfield Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Newfield Township?
2.6% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Newfield Township worked from home, and 87.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newfield township, Oceana County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newfield township, Oceana County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newfield township, Oceana County, 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 Newfield township, Oceana County, Michigan (county subdivision:57300, in state:26 county:127).
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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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