How long is the commute from Forester Township, MI?
Workers who live in Forester Township, MI take an average of 40.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.1% of workers drive alone to work.
3.6% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
19.8% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 40.7 minutes (±6.6)
- Public transportation
- 3.6%
- Work from home
- 19.8%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Forester Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Forester Township | Sanilac County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.1% (±10.0 points) | 78.0% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±4.2 points) | 9.2% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.6% (±3.9 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.0 points) | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.6% (±4.0 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.8% (±7.9 points) | 8.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Forester Township, the average commute is higher than in Sanilac County (28.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Forester Township, 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, Forester Township ranks 1 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 37 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Forester Township
| Vehicles available | Forester Township | Sanilac County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±1.3 points) | 5.9% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.6% (±8.9 points) | 32.6% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.1% (±6.6 points) | 36.1% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.7% (±7.1 points) | 25.4% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Forester Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Sanilac County (5.9%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (7.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Forester Township
| Forester Township | Sanilac County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.8% (±7.9 points) | 8.1% (±1.0 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±2.7 points) | 92.1% (±1.0 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.2% (±7.0 points) | 85.4% (±1.1 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Forester Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sanilac County (85.4%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Forester Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forester Township | — | 40.7 minutes (±6.6) | — |
| Marion Township (Sanilac County) | 4.6 mi | 18.6 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Bridgehampton Township | 5.3 mi | 26.0 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
| Deckerville | 6.6 mi | 17.5 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Port Sanilac | 7.7 mi | 33.5 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Carsonville | 7.8 mi | 26.9 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
| Sanilac Township | 8.6 mi | 33.8 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Township | 8.8 mi | 30.1 minutes (±5.3) | Lower |
| Forestville | 9.0 mi | 30.9 minutes (±16.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Marion Township (Sanilac County), MI (18.6 minutes), Bridgehampton Township, MI (26.0 minutes), Deckerville, MI (17.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forester Township | 40.7 minutes (±6.6) |
| 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) |
Showing 7 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 Forester Township
How long is the average commute in Forester Township?
Workers who live in Forester Township, MI take an average of 40.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Forester Township without a car?
1.7% of households in Forester Township have no vehicle, and 3.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Forester Township?
19.8% (±7.9 points) of workers who live in Forester Township worked from home, and 80.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forester township, Sanilac County, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forester township, Sanilac County, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forester township, Sanilac County, 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 Forester township, Sanilac County, Michigan (county subdivision:29500, in state:26 county:151).
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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