How long is the commute from Portage, MI?
Workers who live in Portage, MI take an average of 19.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
13.7% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.7 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Portage get to work
| Means of transportation | Portage | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.1% (±2.6 points) | 76.6% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±1.3 points) | 6.3% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.9 points) | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.6 points) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.7% (±1.9 points) | 12.5% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Portage, the average commute is not measurably different from Kalamazoo County (20.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Portage, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kalamazoo County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kalamazoo County, Portage ranks 17 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1304 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Portage
| Vehicles available | Portage | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±1.3 points) | 7.3% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.5% (±2.6 points) | 34.8% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.8% (±2.3 points) | 38.2% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.7% (±1.8 points) | 19.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Portage, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kalamazoo County (7.3%).
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 Portage
| Portage | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.7% (±1.9 points) | 12.5% (±0.7 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±0.9 points) | 95.9% (±0.4 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.8% (±1.6 points) | 90.6% (±0.8 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Portage, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Kalamazoo County (90.6%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Portage
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage | — | 19.7 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Kalamazoo | 5.4 mi | 18.5 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Vicksburg | 5.8 mi | 25.5 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Texas Charter Township | 5.9 mi | 21.1 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County) | 5.9 mi | 21.6 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pavilion Township | 5.9 mi | 25.1 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Schoolcraft | 5.9 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Westwood | 7.6 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Eastwood | 7.7 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pavilion Township, MI (25.1 minutes), Schoolcraft, MI (22.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kalamazoo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Comstock Charter Township | 21.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 12 | Schoolcraft Township (Kalamazoo County) | 21.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 13 | Oshtemo Charter Township | 21.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 14 | Kalamazoo Charter Township | 21.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 15 | Texas Charter Township | 21.1 minutes (±1.2) |
| 16 | Parchment | 20.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 17 | Portage | 19.7 minutes (±1.0) |
| 18 | Charleston Township | 19.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 19 | Kalamazoo | 18.5 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 9 of 19 places in Kalamazoo 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 Portage
How long is the average commute in Portage?
Workers who live in Portage, MI take an average of 19.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Portage without a car?
5.0% of households in Portage have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Portage?
13.7% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Portage worked from home, and 92.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portage city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portage city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portage city, 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 Portage city, Michigan (place:65560, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 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.
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