How long is the commute from South Haven, MI?
Workers who live in South Haven, MI take an average of 19.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
3.7% of workers walk to work.
20.3% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.8 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in South Haven get to work
| Means of transportation | South Haven | Van Buren County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.3% (±8.4 points) | 76.3% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±5.5 points) | 10.2% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.7% (±2.8 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±1.3 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.3% (±6.5 points) | 10.5% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In South Haven, the average commute is lower than in Van Buren County (24.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Haven, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Van Buren County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Van Buren County, South Haven ranks 21 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1295 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Haven
| Vehicles available | South Haven | Van Buren County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±3.2 points) | 5.7% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.2% (±8.1 points) | 31.9% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% (±9.2 points) | 38.9% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.1% (±5.5 points) | 23.4% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In South Haven, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Van Buren County (5.7%).
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 South Haven
| South Haven | Van Buren County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.3% (±6.5 points) | 10.5% (±1.3 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% (±3.3 points) | 93.9% (±0.8 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.4% (±6.1 points) | 89.4% (±1.1 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In South Haven, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Van Buren County (89.4%).
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 South Haven
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Haven | — | 19.8 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| South Haven Charter Township | 2.7 mi | 21.4 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Casco Township (Allegan County) | 5.4 mi | 29.6 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Geneva Township (Van Buren County) | 5.6 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Covert Township | 8.2 mi | 33.7 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Bangor Township | 9.5 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bangor | 10 mi | 18.1 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lee Township (Allegan County) | 11 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Breedsville | 11 mi | 20.5 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Casco Township (Allegan County), MI (29.6 minutes), Covert Township, MI (33.7 minutes), Lee Township (Allegan County), MI (27.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Van Buren County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Hartford | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 16 | Geneva Township (Van Buren County) | 21.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 17 | Hartford Township | 21.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 18 | Keeler Township | 21.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 19 | South Haven Charter Township | 21.4 minutes (±4.6) |
| 20 | Hamilton Township (Van Buren County) | 20.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 21 | South Haven | 19.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 22 | Bangor | 18.1 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 8 of 22 places in Van Buren 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 South Haven
How long is the average commute in South Haven?
Workers who live in South Haven, MI take an average of 19.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Haven without a car?
5.9% of households in South Haven have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Haven?
20.3% (±6.5 points) of workers who live in South Haven worked from home, and 85.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Haven city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Haven city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Haven city, Michigan
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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 last updated on .
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