How long is the commute from Port Sanilac, MI?
Workers who live in Port Sanilac, MI take an average of 33.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
4.5% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.5 minutes (±8.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Port Sanilac get to work
| Means of transportation | Port Sanilac | Sanilac County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.8% (±7.0 points) | 78.0% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±6.2 points) | 9.2% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.7 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±3.8 points) | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±8.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.5% (±3.3 points) | 8.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Port Sanilac, the average commute is not measurably different from Sanilac County (28.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Port Sanilac, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sanilac County, Port Sanilac ranks 3 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 32 of 253.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Port Sanilac
| Vehicles available | Port Sanilac | Sanilac County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±5.0 points) | 5.9% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.3% (±11.1 points) | 32.6% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.8% (±8.2 points) | 36.1% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.6% (±7.8 points) | 25.4% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Port Sanilac, 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 Port Sanilac
| Port Sanilac | Sanilac County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.5% (±3.3 points) | 8.1% (±1.0 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±1.3 points) | 92.1% (±1.0 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.9% (±3.2 points) | 85.4% (±1.1 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Port Sanilac, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Sanilac County (85.4%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Port Sanilac
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Sanilac | — | 33.5 minutes (±8.9) | — |
| Carsonville | 6.4 mi | 26.9 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Applegate | 6.7 mi | 36.7 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Sanilac County) | 7.6 mi | 38.1 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgehampton Township | 7.7 mi | 26.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Forester Township | 7.7 mi | 40.7 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lexington Township | 9.0 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lexington | 11 mi | 23.3 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Croswell | 11 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 | Melvin | 39.3 minutes (±8.2) |
| 2 | Applegate | 36.7 minutes (±8.3) |
| 3 | Port Sanilac | 33.5 minutes (±8.9) |
| 4 (tie) | Forestville | 30.9 minutes (±16.5) |
| 4 (tie) | Peck | 30.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 6 (tie) | Carsonville | 26.9 minutes (±4.7) |
| 6 (tie) | Minden City | 26.9 minutes (±5.4) |
| 8 | Lexington | 23.3 minutes (±5.0) |
| 9 | Deckerville | 17.5 minutes (±3.3) |
Port Sanilac lies inside Sanilac 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 Sanilac
How long is the average commute in Port Sanilac?
Workers who live in Port Sanilac, MI take an average of 33.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Port Sanilac without a car?
4.3% of households in Port Sanilac have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Port Sanilac?
4.5% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Port Sanilac worked from home, and 94.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Sanilac village, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Sanilac village, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Port Sanilac 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 Sanilac village, Michigan (place:65900, in state:26).
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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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