How long is the commute from Bay City, MI?
Workers who live in Bay City, MI take an average of 21.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
8.4% work from home.
12.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.3 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Households without a car
- 12.2%
How people in Bay City get to work
| Means of transportation | Bay City | Bay County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.0% (±2.2 points) | 82.1% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±1.6 points) | 6.6% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±1.1 points) | 1.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.4% (±1.8 points) | 8.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Bay City, the average commute is lower than in Bay County (23.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bay City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bay County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bay County, Bay City ranks 15 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1194 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bay City
| Vehicles available | Bay City | Bay County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.2% (±2.3 points) | 6.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.0% (±3.0 points) | 35.2% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% (±3.2 points) | 38.0% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.4% (±1.8 points) | 20.3% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Bay City, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Bay County (6.6%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bay City
| Bay City | Bay County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.4% (±1.8 points) | 8.6% (±1.1 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% (±1.8 points) | 93.7% (±1.0 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.6% (±2.2 points) | 88.2% (±1.2 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bay City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Bay County (88.2%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bay City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City | — | 21.3 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Essexville | 2.8 mi | 18.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Portsmouth Charter Township | 3.7 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Bangor Charter Township | 4.3 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Monitor Charter Township | 5.2 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Frankenlust Township | 5.6 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Zilwaukee Township | 6.1 mi | 18.9 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hampton Charter Township | 6.2 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Zilwaukee | 7.6 mi | 23.1 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Portsmouth Charter Township, MI (25.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Pinconning Township | 25.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | Williams Charter Township | 24.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 11 | Monitor Charter Township | 24.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 12 | Hampton Charter Township | 24.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 13 | Auburn | 23.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 14 | Kawkawlin Township | 22.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 15 | Bay City | 21.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 16 | Bangor Charter Township | 20.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 17 | Frankenlust Township | 20.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 18 | Essexville | 18.9 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 10 of 18 places in Bay 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 Bay City
How long is the average commute in Bay City?
Workers who live in Bay City, MI take an average of 21.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bay City without a car?
12.2% of households in Bay City have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bay City?
8.4% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Bay City worked from home, and 85.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bay City city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bay City city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bay 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 Bay City city, Michigan (place:06020, 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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