How long is the commute from Northview, MI?
Workers who live in Northview, MI take an average of 18.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
13.6% work from home.
5.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.2 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Households without a car
- 5.5%
How people in Northview get to work
| Means of transportation | Northview | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.0% (±3.2 points) | 73.2% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% (±2.2 points) | 7.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.6% (±2.9 points) | 14.3% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Northview, the average commute is lower than in Kent County (21.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Northview, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Kent County (1.5%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kent County, Northview ranks 5 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 72 of 80.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Northview
| Vehicles available | Northview | Kent County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% (±2.8 points) | 6.2% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.7% (±4.1 points) | 32.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.3% (±4.8 points) | 42.2% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.5% (±4.7 points) | 18.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Northview, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kent County (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (7.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Northview
| Northview | Kent County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.6% (±2.9 points) | 14.3% (±0.5 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±4.4 points) | 95.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±4.5 points) | 92.2% (±0.5 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Northview, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kent County (92.2%).
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 Northview
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northview | — | 18.2 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Grand Rapids Charter Township | 3.5 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Comstock Park | 3.7 mi | 21.1 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Grand Rapids | 6.0 mi | 19.0 minutes (±0.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cannon Township | 6.3 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| East Grand Rapids | 6.4 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rockford | 7.2 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Ada Township | 7.2 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Alpine Township | 7.3 mi | 21.2 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Comstock Park, MI (21.1 minutes), Cannon Township, MI (26.0 minutes), Rockford, MI (25.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comstock Park | 21.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 2 | Cutlerville | 20.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 3 | Byron Center | 20.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 4 | Forest Hills | 19.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 5 | Northview | 18.2 minutes (±1.3) |
Northview is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Plainfield Charter Township, whose figures include 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 Northview
How long is the average commute in Northview?
Workers who live in Northview, MI take an average of 18.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Northview without a car?
5.5% of households in Northview have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Northview?
13.6% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Northview worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northview CDP, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northview CDP, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northview CDP, 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 Northview CDP, Michigan (place:58945, 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 .
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