How long is the commute from Marlette, MI?
Workers who live in Marlette, MI take an average of 25.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.8% of workers walk to work.
3.5% work from home.
8.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.3 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Households without a car
- 8.9%
How people in Marlette get to work
| Means of transportation | Marlette | Sanilac County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.9% (±5.8 points) | 78.0% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.9% (±5.2 points) | 9.2% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.8% (±4.6 points) | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.5% (±2.0 points) | 8.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Marlette, the average commute is not measurably different from Sanilac County (28.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Marlette, 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, Marlette ranks 22 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 808 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Marlette
| Vehicles available | Marlette | Sanilac County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% (±2.9 points) | 5.9% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.2% (±5.9 points) | 32.6% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±5.0 points) | 36.1% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.5% (±4.4 points) | 25.4% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Marlette, 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 Marlette
| Marlette | Sanilac County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.5% (±2.0 points) | 8.1% (±1.0 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% (±2.5 points) | 92.1% (±1.0 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.2% (±4.6 points) | 85.4% (±1.1 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Marlette, 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 Marlette
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlette | — | 25.3 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Marlette Township | 2.1 mi | 34.3 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Clifford | 5.0 mi | 36.7 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Koylton Township | 5.1 mi | 34.8 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Burlington Township (Lapeer County) | 5.6 mi | 35.6 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Burnside Township | 7.4 mi | 33.2 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Flynn Township | 7.7 mi | 27.7 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Kingston | 8.0 mi | 28.4 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Elmer Township (Sanilac County) | 8.7 mi | 24.1 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Marlette Township, MI (34.3 minutes), Clifford, MI (36.7 minutes), Koylton Township, MI (34.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Wheatland Township (Sanilac County) | 28.3 minutes (±9.9) |
| 17 | Flynn Township | 27.7 minutes (±5.9) |
| 18 | Croswell | 26.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 19 | Bridgehampton Township | 26.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 20 (tie) | Elk Township (Sanilac County) | 25.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 20 (tie) | Evergreen Township (Sanilac County) | 25.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 22 | Marlette | 25.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 23 | Watertown Township (Sanilac County) | 25.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 24 | Buel Township | 25.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 25 | Custer Township (Sanilac County) | 24.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 26 | Elmer Township (Sanilac County) | 24.1 minutes (±5.3) |
| 27 | Sandusky | 23.5 minutes (±5.3) |
| 28 | Lamotte Township | 21.9 minutes (±4.2) |
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 Marlette
How long is the average commute in Marlette?
Workers who live in Marlette, MI take an average of 25.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Marlette without a car?
8.9% of households in Marlette have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Marlette?
3.5% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Marlette worked from home, and 89.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marlette city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marlette city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marlette 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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