How long is the commute from Somerset Township, MI?
Workers who live in Somerset Township, MI take an average of 35.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
12.2% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.5 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Somerset Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Somerset Township | Hillsdale County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.4% (±6.0 points) | 76.8% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.4% (±3.3 points) | 9.0% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | 0.2% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 4.4% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.2% (±4.5 points) | 8.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Somerset Township, the average commute is higher than in Hillsdale County (24.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Somerset Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hillsdale County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hillsdale County, Somerset Township ranks 2 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 133 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Somerset Township
| Vehicles available | Somerset Township | Hillsdale County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±3.0 points) | 5.5% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.0% (±4.6 points) | 29.2% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.2% (±6.2 points) | 41.2% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.5% (±5.9 points) | 24.1% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Somerset Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hillsdale County (5.5%).
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 Somerset Township
| Somerset Township | Hillsdale County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.2% (±4.5 points) | 8.1% (±1.1 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% (±4.0 points) | 91.2% (±1.0 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.4% (±3.1 points) | 85.9% (±1.2 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Somerset Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Hillsdale County (85.9%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Somerset Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Township | — | 35.5 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Addison | 4.8 mi | 29.0 minutes (±5.3) | Lower |
| Moscow Township | 5.2 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Cement City | 5.5 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Liberty Township (Jackson County) | 5.5 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Woodstock Township | 5.9 mi | 32.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Wheatland Township (Hillsdale County) | 6.1 mi | 27.7 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| North Adams | 6.8 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Manitou Beach-Devils Lake | 8.0 mi | 33.0 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Addison, MI (29.0 minutes), Moscow Township, MI (25.8 minutes), Cement City, MI (24.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hillsdale County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ransom Township | 37.0 minutes (±9.5) |
| 2 | Somerset Township | 35.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | Woodbridge Township | 31.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 4 | Camden Township | 30.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 5 | Amboy Township | 30.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 6 (tie) | Reading Township | 28.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 6 (tie) | Wright Township (Hillsdale County) | 28.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Pittsford Township | 28.2 minutes (±4.1) |
Showing 8 of 22 places in Hillsdale County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Somerset Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Lake LeAnn.
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 Somerset Township
How long is the average commute in Somerset Township?
Workers who live in Somerset Township, MI take an average of 35.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Somerset Township without a car?
3.2% of households in Somerset Township have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Somerset Township?
12.2% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Somerset Township worked from home, and 94.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerset township, Hillsdale County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerset township, Hillsdale County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerset township, Hillsdale 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 Somerset township, Hillsdale County, Michigan (county subdivision:74560, in state:26 county:059).
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 last updated on .
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