Data story · 2026
How Howell gets to work, 2026
Commute times, transit, walking, working from home and cars for Howell, from the latest Census estimates and compared with Livingston County.
By Victoria Jackson, Editor In Chief
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- Average commute to work
- 29.9 minutes
- Workers commuting an hour or more
- 12.9%
- Workers who ride transit
- 0.7%
- Workers who walk or bike
- 1.2%
Howell Township has the highest average commute to work, Workers commuting an hour or more, Workers who ride transit, Workers who walk or bike, Workers who work from home, Workers who carpool, Households without a vehicle, 32.0 minutes, and Fowlerville the lowest, 23.0 minutes
Average commute to work, Workers commuting an hour or more, Workers who ride transit, Workers who walk or bike, Workers who work from home, Workers who carpool, Households without a vehicle
| Group | Average commute to work, Workers commuting an hour or more, Workers who ride transit, Workers who walk or bike, Workers who work from home, Workers who carpool, Households without a vehicle |
|---|---|
| Genoa Township | 27.9 minutes |
| Oceola Township | 31.4 minutes |
| Marion Township | 28.8 minutes |
| Howell Township | 32.0 minutes |
| Fowlerville | 23.0 minutes |
| Handy Township | 29.4 minutes |
Every place has a story, and the numbers tell more of it than you might think. For average commute to work, Howell comes in at 29.9 minutes, against 30.6 minutes across Livingston County and 26.0 minutes for Metro Detroit.
That is the 8th lowest of 20 communities in Livingston County. For workers commuting an hour or more, Howell comes in at 12.9%, against 10.7% across Livingston County and 6.2% for Metro Detroit.
That is the 7th highest of 20 communities in Livingston County.
The rest of the numbers
For workers who ride transit, Howell comes in at 0.7%, against 0.2% across Livingston County and 0.9% for Metro Detroit. That is the 3rd highest of 9 communities in Livingston County.
For workers who walk or bike, Howell comes in at 1.2%, against 1.0% across Livingston County and 1.5% for Metro Detroit. That is the 9th lowest of 18 communities in Livingston County.
For workers who work from home, Howell comes in at 9.4%, against 16.7% across Livingston County and 15.7% for Metro Detroit. That is the 5th lowest of 20 communities in Livingston County.
For workers who carpool, Howell comes in at 6.9%, against 5.3% across Livingston County and 7.4% for Metro Detroit. That is the 4th highest of 20 communities in Livingston County.
For households without a vehicle, Howell comes in at 8.3%, against 3.2% across Livingston County and 7.9% for Metro Detroit. That is the 2nd highest of 20 communities in Livingston County.
Next door
Genoa Township nearby comes in at 27.9 minutes for average commute to work. Oceola Township nearby comes in at 31.4 minutes for average commute to work.
Marion Township nearby comes in at 28.8 minutes for average commute to work.
How we read the numbers
Every figure is the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ranks compare communities in Livingston County with the same figure on file.
Final word
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Sources
Editor In Chief, Detroit Ledger
Victoria Jackson is a lifelong student and sharp-eyed documentarian of all things Detroit, from its rich musical roots and cultural icons to its shifting neighborhoods, storied architecture, and underground legends.