How long is the commute from Traverse City, MI?
Workers who live in Traverse City, MI take an average of 17.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
5.9% of workers walk to work.
19.4% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.2 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in Traverse City get to work
| Means of transportation | Traverse City | Grand Traverse County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.3% (±4.4 points) | 70.7% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% (±2.3 points) | 9.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.9 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.9% (±1.9 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 8.9% (±3.2 points) | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.4% (±3.4 points) | 15.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Traverse City, the average commute is lower than in Grand Traverse County (20.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Traverse City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Grand Traverse County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Grand Traverse County, Traverse City ranks 13 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1426 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Traverse City
| Vehicles available | Traverse City | Grand Traverse County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±2.3 points) | 4.9% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.2% (±4.1 points) | 32.0% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% (±4.0 points) | 43.1% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.4% (±2.9 points) | 20.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Traverse City, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Grand Traverse County (4.9%).
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 Traverse City
| Traverse City | Grand Traverse County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.4% (±3.4 points) | 15.2% (±1.3 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±1.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.7 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±2.3 points) | 91.9% (±1.2 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Traverse City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Grand Traverse County (91.9%).
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 Traverse City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City | — | 17.2 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Garfield Charter Township | 2.5 mi | 16.5 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Greilickville | 4.6 mi | 17.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Elmwood Charter Township | 5.7 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Chums Corner | 6.0 mi | 21.0 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| East Bay Township | 6.0 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Acme Township | 7.4 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Long Lake Township | 7.7 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Blair Township | 8.8 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Elmwood Charter Township, MI (20.6 minutes), East Bay Township, MI (20.0 minutes), Acme Township, MI (21.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Grand Traverse County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Green Lake Township | 23.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | Long Lake Township | 23.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 9 | Acme Township | 21.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | East Bay Township | 20.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 11 | Peninsula Township | 19.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 12 | Blair Township | 19.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 13 | Traverse City | 17.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 14 | Garfield Charter Township | 16.5 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 8 of 14 places in Grand Traverse 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 Traverse City
How long is the average commute in Traverse City?
Workers who live in Traverse City, MI take an average of 17.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Traverse City without a car?
8.6% of households in Traverse City have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Traverse City?
19.4% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Traverse City worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Traverse City city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Traverse City city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Traverse City 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 Traverse City city, Michigan (place:80340, 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.
Figures last updated on .
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