How long is the commute from Port Austin, MI?
Workers who live in Port Austin, MI take an average of 23.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.7% of workers drive alone to work.
3.1% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
7.3% work from home.
17.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.7 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 3.1%
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Households without a car
- 17.6%
How people in Port Austin get to work
| Means of transportation | Port Austin | Huron County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.7% (±13.3 points) | 78.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.5% (±12.6 points) | 8.3% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.1% (±3.8 points) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.5 points) | 3.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±8.1 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.3% (±3.9 points) | 7.6% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Port Austin, the average commute is not measurably different from Huron County (20.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Port Austin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Huron County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Huron County, Port Austin ranks 2 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 162 of 253.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Port Austin
| Vehicles available | Port Austin | Huron County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.6% (±8.5 points) | 6.3% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.2% (±8.8 points) | 33.4% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.4% (±7.0 points) | 38.9% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.8% (±7.8 points) | 21.4% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Port Austin, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Huron County (6.3%).
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 Port Austin
| Port Austin | Huron County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.3% (±3.9 points) | 7.6% (±1.2 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.5% (±5.9 points) | 91.1% (±1.0 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 77.8% (±9.0 points) | 83.4% (±1.4 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Port Austin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Huron County (83.4%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Port Austin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Austin | — | 23.7 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Dwight Township | 4.0 mi | 19.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hume Township | 5.6 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kinde | 7.0 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Huron Township | 9.5 mi | 33.5 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Lake Township (Huron County) | 9.6 mi | 15.5 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Lincoln Township (Huron County) | 9.9 mi | 17.8 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Meade Township (Huron County) | 11 mi | 18.7 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Bloomfield Township (Huron County) | 13 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Township (Huron County), MI (15.5 minutes), Lincoln Township (Huron County), MI (17.8 minutes), Meade Township (Huron County), MI (18.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Huron Township, MI (33.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Huron County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Hope | 29.3 minutes (±9.9) |
| 2 | Port Austin | 23.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 3 | Ubly | 22.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 4 | Elkton | 21.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 5 | Owendale | 20.5 minutes (±5.8) |
| 6 | Sebewaing | 20.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Kinde | 19.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 8 | Pigeon | 13.3 minutes (±2.4) |
Port Austin lies inside Port Austin Township, whose figures include it, so it is ranked only against places like it.
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 Port Austin
How long is the average commute in Port Austin?
Workers who live in Port Austin, MI take an average of 23.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Port Austin without a car?
17.6% of households in Port Austin have no vehicle, and 3.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Port Austin?
7.3% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Port Austin worked from home, and 77.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Austin village, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Austin village, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Austin village, 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 Port Austin village, Michigan (place:65680, in state:26).
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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