Merrill, Michigan is a small city located in Midland County, with a population of 2,515 according to the 2010 census. Due to its location and size, public transportation options are limited in Merrill. The main form of public transit available in the area is the Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA). BATA provides bus service throughout Midland County, including several routes that run through Merrill. There is also taxi service available in town for those who need it. Additionally, many employers in the area offer shuttle services to their employees as an employee benefit. All of these options provide Merrill residents with access to other parts of Midland County and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Merrill (zip 48637) takes 29.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Merrill (zip 48637) get to work:
- 89.9% drive their own car alone
- 5.8% carpool with others
- 2.8% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit