How long is the commute from Escanaba, MI?
Workers who live in Escanaba, MI take an average of 11.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
6.1% work from home.
14.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.0 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Households without a car
- 14.5%
How people in Escanaba get to work
| Means of transportation | Escanaba | Delta County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.8% (±4.1 points) | 81.7% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.5% (±3.2 points) | 8.9% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±1.8 points) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±1.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.1% (±2.3 points) | 5.8% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Escanaba, the average commute is lower than in Delta County (18.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Escanaba, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Delta County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Delta County, Escanaba ranks 16 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1511 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Escanaba
| Vehicles available | Escanaba | Delta County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.5% (±3.5 points) | 7.2% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.3% (±3.7 points) | 32.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.0% (±3.4 points) | 41.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.2% (±2.8 points) | 19.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Escanaba, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Delta County (7.2%).
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 Escanaba
| Escanaba | Delta County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.1% (±2.3 points) | 5.8% (±1.1 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.5% (±2.5 points) | 92.0% (±1.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.9% (±3.3 points) | 87.1% (±1.4 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Escanaba, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Delta County (87.1%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Escanaba
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escanaba | — | 11.0 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Wells Township (Delta County) | 5.0 mi | 15.1 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Gladstone | 7.7 mi | 17.6 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Escanaba Township | 8.3 mi | 24.8 minutes (±10.9) | Higher |
| Bay de Noc Township | 8.4 mi | 41.6 minutes (±12.4) | Higher |
| Ford River Township | 9.0 mi | 20.6 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Bark River Township | 10 mi | 22.0 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Brampton Township | 12 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Ensign Township | 14 mi | 26.6 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wells Township (Delta County), MI (15.1 minutes), Gladstone, MI (17.6 minutes), Escanaba Township, MI (24.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Delta County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Bark River Township | 22.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 11 | Masonville Township | 21.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 12 | Brampton Township | 21.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 13 | Ford River Township | 20.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 14 | Gladstone | 17.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 15 | Wells Township (Delta County) | 15.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 | Escanaba | 11.0 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 7 of 16 places in Delta 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 Escanaba
How long is the average commute in Escanaba?
Workers who live in Escanaba, MI take an average of 11.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Escanaba without a car?
14.5% of households in Escanaba have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Escanaba?
6.1% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Escanaba worked from home, and 84.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Escanaba city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Escanaba city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Escanaba city, Michigan
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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 last updated on .
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