How long is the commute from Owosso, MI?
Workers who live in Owosso, MI take an average of 22.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
5.7% work from home.
9.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.9 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Households without a car
- 9.0%
How people in Owosso get to work
| Means of transportation | Owosso | Shiawassee County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.5% (±3.5 points) | 79.6% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.3% (±2.8 points) | 8.9% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±1.5 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.1 points) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.7% (±1.9 points) | 8.3% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Owosso, the average commute is lower than in Shiawassee County (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Owosso, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Shiawassee County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Shiawassee County, Owosso ranks 20 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1046 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Owosso
| Vehicles available | Owosso | Shiawassee County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.0% (±2.4 points) | 5.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.4% (±4.0 points) | 29.8% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% (±3.5 points) | 38.8% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.1% (±2.8 points) | 25.8% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Owosso, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Shiawassee County (5.6%).
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 Owosso
| Owosso | Shiawassee County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.7% (±1.9 points) | 8.3% (±0.9 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±1.3 points) | 94.4% (±0.9 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.8% (±2.0 points) | 88.5% (±1.2 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Owosso, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Shiawassee County (88.5%).
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 Owosso
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owosso | — | 22.9 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Corunna | 3.1 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Owosso Charter Township | 3.2 mi | 24.5 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Caledonia Charter Township | 3.7 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Bennington Township | 6.2 mi | 25.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Rush Township | 6.8 mi | 31.9 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Shiawassee Township | 6.8 mi | 33.7 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Middlebury Township | 7.2 mi | 35.1 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| New Haven Township (Shiawassee County) | 7.6 mi | 31.5 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rush Township, MI (31.9 minutes), Shiawassee Township, MI (33.7 minutes), Middlebury Township, MI (35.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Shiawassee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Venice Township | 27.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 15 | Perry | 27.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 16 | Durand | 26.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 17 | Bennington Township | 25.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 18 | Caledonia Charter Township | 24.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 19 | Owosso Charter Township | 24.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 20 | Owosso | 22.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 21 | Corunna | 22.0 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 8 of 21 places in Shiawassee 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 Owosso
How long is the average commute in Owosso?
Workers who live in Owosso, MI take an average of 22.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Owosso without a car?
9.0% of households in Owosso have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Owosso?
5.7% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Owosso worked from home, and 90.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Owosso city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Owosso city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Owosso 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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