How long is the commute from Otsego Township, MI?
Workers who live in Otsego Township, MI take an average of 18.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
9.6% work from home.
3.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.8 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.1%
How people in Otsego Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Otsego Township | Allegan County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.9% (±8.8 points) | 78.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±4.8 points) | 8.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±2.5 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±2.1 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.6% (±4.5 points) | 9.5% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Otsego Township, the average commute is lower than in Allegan County (24.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Otsego Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Allegan County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Allegan County, Otsego Township ranks 29 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1354 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Otsego Township
| Vehicles available | Otsego Township | Allegan County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% (±2.9 points) | 2.5% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.3% (±6.3 points) | 27.6% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.9% (±6.8 points) | 42.8% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.6% (±7.3 points) | 27.2% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Otsego Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Allegan County (2.5%).
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 Otsego Township
| Otsego Township | Allegan County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.6% (±4.5 points) | 9.5% (±1.0 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±2.9 points) | 96.0% (±0.7 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.7% (±4.8 points) | 91.6% (±0.9 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Otsego Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Allegan County (91.6%).
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 Otsego Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego Township | — | 18.8 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Otsego | 2.0 mi | 19.8 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Plainwell | 5.0 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Watson Township | 5.2 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Trowbridge Township | 5.8 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Martin | 6.5 mi | 26.1 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Alamo Township | 6.6 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Allegan | 6.8 mi | 19.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Gun Plain Township | 7.4 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Watson Township, MI (27.2 minutes), Trowbridge Township, MI (25.8 minutes), Martin, MI (26.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Allegan County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 22 (tie) | Wayland | 22.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 24 | Overisel Township | 20.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 25 (tie) | Plainwell | 20.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 25 (tie) | Laketown Township | 20.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 27 (tie) | Allegan | 19.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 27 (tie) | Otsego | 19.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 29 | Otsego Township | 18.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 30 | Fillmore Township | 18.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 31 | Douglas | 17.3 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 9 of 31 places in Allegan 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 Otsego Township
How long is the average commute in Otsego Township?
Workers who live in Otsego Township, MI take an average of 18.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Otsego Township without a car?
3.1% of households in Otsego Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Otsego Township?
9.6% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Otsego Township worked from home, and 88.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Otsego township, Allegan County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Otsego township, Allegan County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Otsego township, Allegan 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 Otsego township, Allegan County, Michigan (county subdivision:61640, in state:26 county:005).
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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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