How long is the commute from Flint, MI?
Workers who live in Flint, MI take an average of 22.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.7% of workers drive alone to work.
3.4% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
8.5% work from home.
16.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.7 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 3.4%
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Households without a car
- 16.4%
How people in Flint get to work
| Means of transportation | Flint | Genesee County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.7% (±1.9 points) | 78.5% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.8% (±1.7 points) | 9.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.4% (±0.8 points) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±0.6 points) | 0.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.5% (±1.5 points) | 9.9% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Flint, the average commute is lower than in Genesee County (26.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Flint, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Genesee County (0.9%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Genesee County, Flint ranks 27 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1066 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Flint
| Vehicles available | Flint | Genesee County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.4% (±1.5 points) | 7.4% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.6% (±2.4 points) | 36.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.1% (±2.0 points) | 36.6% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.9% (±1.4 points) | 19.3% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Flint, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Genesee County (7.4%).
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 Flint
| Flint | Genesee County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.5% (±1.5 points) | 9.9% (±0.7 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.6% (±1.2 points) | 94.8% (±0.5 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.1% (±1.8 points) | 89.6% (±0.7 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Flint, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Genesee County (89.6%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Flint
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint | — | 22.7 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Flint Charter Township | 4.0 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Burton | 4.1 mi | 26.6 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Beecher | 4.6 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Morris Township | 5.8 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Genesee Charter Township | 5.8 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Mount Morris | 6.5 mi | 25.1 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Blanc | 7.3 mi | 42.0 minutes (±11.2) | Higher |
| Swartz Creek | 7.5 mi | 27.9 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Burton, MI (26.6 minutes), Genesee Charter Township, MI (27.5 minutes), Grand Blanc, MI (42.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Genesee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Burton | 26.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 22 | Grand Blanc Charter Township | 25.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 23 | Mount Morris | 25.1 minutes (±7.6) |
| 24 | Mount Morris Township | 25.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 25 | Davison Township | 24.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 26 | Flushing | 24.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 27 | Flint | 22.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 28 | Flint Charter Township | 22.1 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 8 of 28 places in Genesee 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 Flint
How long is the average commute in Flint?
Workers who live in Flint, MI take an average of 22.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Flint without a car?
16.4% of households in Flint have no vehicle, and 3.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Flint?
8.5% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Flint worked from home, and 83.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Flint city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Flint city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Flint 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 Flint city, Michigan (place:29000, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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