How long is the commute from Saginaw, MI?
Workers who live in Saginaw, MI take an average of 19.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
7.7% work from home.
13.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.2 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Households without a car
- 13.5%
How people in Saginaw get to work
| Means of transportation | Saginaw | Saginaw County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.4% (±3.0 points) | 77.7% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.8% (±2.4 points) | 8.7% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±0.9 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.7% (±1.8 points) | 10.0% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Saginaw, the average commute is lower than in Saginaw County (22.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Saginaw, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Saginaw County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Saginaw County, Saginaw ranks 26 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1331 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Saginaw
| Vehicles available | Saginaw | Saginaw County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.5% (±2.0 points) | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.3% (±2.9 points) | 36.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.9% (±2.4 points) | 35.7% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.3% (±1.8 points) | 20.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Saginaw, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Saginaw County (7.0%).
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 Saginaw
| Saginaw | Saginaw County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.7% (±1.8 points) | 10.0% (±1.0 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% (±1.5 points) | 94.4% (±0.6 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.3% (±1.9 points) | 89.0% (±0.8 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Saginaw, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Saginaw County (89.0%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Saginaw
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw | — | 19.2 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Buena Vista | 2.5 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Carrollton Township | 2.8 mi | 16.6 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Saginaw Charter Township | 4.2 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Zilwaukee | 4.6 mi | 23.1 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgeport | 4.8 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Buena Vista Charter Township | 5.1 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Spaulding Township | 5.7 mi | 21.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Kochville Township | 6.2 mi | 13.6 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kochville Township, MI (13.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Saginaw Charter Township, MI (21.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Saginaw County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 (tie) | Thomas Township | 23.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 21 | Spaulding Township | 21.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 22 | Saginaw Charter Township | 21.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 23 | Frankenmuth | 20.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 24 | Buena Vista Charter Township | 20.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 25 | Tittabawassee Township | 19.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 26 | Saginaw | 19.2 minutes (±1.1) |
| 27 | Zilwaukee Township | 18.9 minutes (±6.9) |
| 28 | Frankenmuth Township | 18.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 29 | Carrollton Township | 16.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 30 | Kochville Township | 13.6 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 11 of 30 places in Saginaw 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 Saginaw
How long is the average commute in Saginaw?
Workers who live in Saginaw, MI take an average of 19.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Saginaw without a car?
13.5% of households in Saginaw have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Saginaw?
7.7% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Saginaw worked from home, and 85.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saginaw city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saginaw city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saginaw 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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