How long is the commute from Brown City, MI?
Workers who live in Brown City, MI take an average of 31.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
6.5% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.6 minutes (±6.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Brown City get to work
| Means of transportation | Brown City | Sanilac County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.4% (±5.8 points) | 78.0% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.5% (±1.6 points) | 9.2% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±2.0 points) | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±3.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.5% (±5.0 points) | 8.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Brown City, the average commute is not measurably different from Sanilac County (28.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brown City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sanilac County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Sanilac County, Brown City ranks 8 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 284 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brown City
| Vehicles available | Brown City | Sanilac County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±3.7 points) | 5.9% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.2% (±9.7 points) | 32.6% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.1% (±7.8 points) | 36.1% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.8% (±10.7 points) | 25.4% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Brown City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sanilac County (5.9%).
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 Brown City
| Brown City | Sanilac County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.5% (±5.0 points) | 8.1% (±1.0 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% (±2.7 points) | 92.1% (±1.0 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.7% (±4.9 points) | 85.4% (±1.1 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Brown City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sanilac County (85.4%).
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 Brown City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown City | — | 31.6 minutes (±6.8) | — |
| Maple Valley Township (Sanilac County) | 3.0 mi | 36.1 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Burnside Township | 3.8 mi | 33.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Flynn Township | 6.2 mi | 27.7 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Melvin | 6.6 mi | 39.3 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lynn Township | 7.4 mi | 41.4 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Goodland Township | 8.0 mi | 46.4 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Speaker Township | 8.9 mi | 34.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Marlette | 9.2 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lynn Township, MI (41.4 minutes), Goodland Township, MI (46.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sanilac County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Washington Township (Sanilac County) | 38.1 minutes (±6.1) |
| 3 | Fremont Township (Sanilac County) | 36.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 4 | Maple Valley Township (Sanilac County) | 36.1 minutes (±5.5) |
| 5 | Speaker Township | 34.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Marlette Township | 34.3 minutes (±5.0) |
| 7 | Sanilac Township | 33.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 8 | Brown City | 31.6 minutes (±6.8) |
| 9 | Worth Township | 30.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 10 (tie) | Delaware Township | 30.1 minutes (±5.3) |
| 10 (tie) | Greenleaf Township | 30.1 minutes (±5.3) |
| 12 | Minden Township | 30.0 minutes (±5.8) |
| 13 (tie) | Argyle Township | 28.8 minutes (±6.7) |
| 13 (tie) | Austin Township (Sanilac County) | 28.8 minutes (±5.3) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Sanilac 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 Brown City
How long is the average commute in Brown City?
Workers who live in Brown City, MI take an average of 31.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brown City without a car?
8.0% of households in Brown City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brown City?
6.5% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Brown City worked from home, and 86.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown City city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown City city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown City city, Michigan
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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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