How long is the commute from Three Oaks, MI?
Workers who live in Three Oaks, MI take an average of 19.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
6.4% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.3 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Three Oaks get to work
| Means of transportation | Three Oaks | Berrien County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.5% (±8.3 points) | 76.4% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.2% (±7.7 points) | 8.3% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.4% (±4.5 points) | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.3% (±3.5 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±6.0 points) | 11.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Three Oaks, the average commute is not measurably different from Berrien County (21.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Three Oaks, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Berrien County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Berrien County, Three Oaks ranks 5 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 217 of 253.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Three Oaks
| Vehicles available | Three Oaks | Berrien County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±3.3 points) | 8.0% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% (±8.3 points) | 35.2% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% (±7.8 points) | 37.6% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.9% (±5.4 points) | 19.2% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Three Oaks, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Berrien County (8.0%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (7.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Three Oaks
| Three Oaks | Berrien County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±6.0 points) | 11.2% (±0.9 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% (±5.5 points) | 93.9% (±0.8 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±4.1 points) | 89.3% (±0.9 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Three Oaks, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Berrien County (89.3%).
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 Three Oaks
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Oaks | — | 19.3 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Chikaming Township | 3.9 mi | 30.2 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Galien Township | 5.1 mi | 31.3 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Galena Township | 5.2 mi | 25.5 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| New Buffalo Township | 5.5 mi | 25.1 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert | 5.7 mi | 29.6 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hudson Township | 5.9 mi | 42.0 minutes (±14.8) | Higher |
| Galien | 5.9 mi | 30.4 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| New Buffalo | 6.6 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Chikaming Township, MI (30.2 minutes), Galien Township, MI (31.3 minutes), Galena Township, IN (25.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Berrien County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michiana | 45.8 minutes (±14.1) |
| 2 (tie) | Galien | 30.4 minutes (±5.6) |
| 2 (tie) | Grand Beach | 30.4 minutes (±10.2) |
| 4 | Stevensville | 20.2 minutes (±4.8) |
| 5 | Three Oaks | 19.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Eau Claire | 19.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 7 | Berrien Springs | 17.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 8 | Baroda | 17.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 9 | Shoreham | 17.2 minutes (±3.8) |
Three Oaks lies inside Three Oaks Township, whose figures include it, so it is ranked only against places like it.
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 Three Oaks
How long is the average commute in Three Oaks?
Workers who live in Three Oaks, MI take an average of 19.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Three Oaks without a car?
4.9% of households in Three Oaks have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Three Oaks?
15.2% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Three Oaks worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Three Oaks village, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Three Oaks village, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Three Oaks village, 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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