Counties with the best commutes in Michigan
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April 6, 2023
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Counties with the best commutes in Michigan
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with the best commutes in Michigan using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by the shortest average travel time to work, with ties broken by lowest percent of residents that commute over 60 minutes, and any further ties broken by lowest percent of residents that work outside the county of residence.
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#50. Crawford County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 36.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 36.4%
#49. Gratiot County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 37.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 37.9%
#48. Clinton County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 62.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 62.8%
#47. Van Buren County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 43.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 43.2%
#46. Allegan County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 51.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 51.1%
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#45. Leelanau County
- Mean travel time to work: 23.9
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 41.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 41.5%
#44. Midland County
- Mean travel time to work: 23.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 32.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 32.3%
#43. Washtenaw County
- Mean travel time to work: 23.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 19.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 19.1%
#42. Oceana County
- Mean travel time to work: 23.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 38.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 38.6%
#41. Mecosta County
- Mean travel time to work: 23.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 28.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 28.7%
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#40. Jackson County
- Mean travel time to work: 23.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 23.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 23.8%
#39. Missaukee County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.9
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 53.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 53.3%
#38. Eaton County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.6
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 48.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 48.8%
#37. Montmorency County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 37.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 37.7%
#36. Bay County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 38.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 38.4%
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#35. Keweenaw County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 57.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 57.6%
#34. Muskegon County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 28.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 28.1%
#33. Wexford County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 23.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 23.3%
#32. Saginaw County
- Mean travel time to work: 21.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 21.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 21.1%
#31. Branch County
- Mean travel time to work: 21.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 23.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 23.1%
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#30. Manistee County
- Mean travel time to work: 21.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 25.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 25.1%
#29. Kent County
- Mean travel time to work: 21.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 10.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 10.5%
#28. Menominee County
- Mean travel time to work: 21.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 11.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 11.4%
#27. St. Joseph County
- Mean travel time to work: 21.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 12.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 12.5%
#26. Ingham County
- Mean travel time to work: 20.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 21.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 21.4%
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#25. Iosco County
- Mean travel time to work: 20.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 12.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 12.2%
#24. Berrien County
- Mean travel time to work: 20.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 7.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 7.6%
#23. Grand Traverse County
- Mean travel time to work: 20.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 10.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 10.2%
#22. Ottawa County
- Mean travel time to work: 20.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 36.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 36.4%
#21. Huron County
- Mean travel time to work: 20.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 15.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 15.4%
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#20. Charlevoix County
- Mean travel time to work: 20.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 30.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 30.9%
#19. Calhoun County
- Mean travel time to work: 20.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 19.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 19.6%
#18. Kalamazoo County
- Mean travel time to work: 20.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 15.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 15.5%
#17. Schoolcraft County
- Mean travel time to work: 20.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 17.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 17.4%
#16. Iron County
- Mean travel time to work: 20.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 12.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 12.4%
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#15. Emmet County
- Mean travel time to work: 19.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 13.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 13.7%
#14. Oscoda County
- Mean travel time to work: 19.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 27.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 27.4%
#13. Gogebic County
- Mean travel time to work: 19.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 3.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 3.9%
#12. Otsego County
- Mean travel time to work: 19.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 15.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 15.4%
#11. Mackinac County
- Mean travel time to work: 19.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 21.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 21.5%
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#10. Baraga County
- Mean travel time to work: 19.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 15.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 15.5%
#9. Delta County
- Mean travel time to work: 19.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 12.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 12.4%
#8. Marquette County
- Mean travel time to work: 18.6
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 3.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 3.6%
#7. Isabella County
- Mean travel time to work: 18.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 20.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 20.7%
#6. Mason County
- Mean travel time to work: 18.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 15.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 15.2%
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#5. Alpena County
- Mean travel time to work: 17.6
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.9%
#4. Chippewa County
- Mean travel time to work: 17.6
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 5.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 5.8%
#3. Houghton County
- Mean travel time to work: 16.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 6.1%
#2. Dickinson County
- Mean travel time to work: 16.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 4.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 4.9%
#1. Luce County
- Mean travel time to work: 14.9
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 14.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 14.6%
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