How long is the commute from Sand Lake (community), MI?
Workers who live in Sand Lake (community), MI take an average of 36.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
12.3% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.6 minutes (±13.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Sand Lake (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Sand Lake (community) | Iosco County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.6% (±6.8 points) | 79.6% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.4% (±3.1 points) | 8.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±3.3 points) | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.3% (±5.7 points) | 7.2% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Sand Lake (community), the average commute is higher than in Iosco County (21.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sand Lake (community), the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Iosco County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
Statewide, it ranks 6 of 80.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sand Lake (community)
| Vehicles available | Sand Lake (community) | Iosco County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±1.7 points) | 7.2% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.6% (±5.8 points) | 40.2% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 57.7% (±6.4 points) | 37.1% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.1% (±4.0 points) | 15.6% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Sand Lake (community), the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Iosco County (7.2%).
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 Sand Lake (community)
| Sand Lake (community) | Iosco County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.3% (±5.7 points) | 7.2% (±1.3 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.4% (±5.4 points) | 91.0% (±1.3 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.0% (±5.5 points) | 84.9% (±2.0 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sand Lake (community), the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Iosco County (84.9%).
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 Sand Lake (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Lake (community) | — | 36.6 minutes (±13.2) | — |
| Tawas Township | 4.5 mi | 25.0 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wilber Township | 8.1 mi | 25.6 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Reno Township | 8.1 mi | 35.0 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Tawas City | 8.2 mi | 14.3 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Plainfield Township | 8.4 mi | 30.0 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sherman Township (Iosco County) | 8.6 mi | 30.6 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Baldwin Township (Iosco County) | 9.3 mi | 14.6 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| East Tawas | 9.4 mi | 16.6 minutes (±5.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tawas City, MI (14.3 minutes), Baldwin Township (Iosco County), MI (14.6 minutes), East Tawas, MI (16.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Sand Lake (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Grant Township (Iosco County), whose figures include 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 Sand Lake (community)
How long is the average commute in Sand Lake (community)?
Workers who live in Sand Lake (community), MI take an average of 36.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sand Lake (community) without a car?
2.6% of households in Sand Lake (community) have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sand Lake (community)?
12.3% (±5.7 points) of workers who live in Sand Lake (community) worked from home, and 89.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sand Lake CDP, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sand Lake CDP, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sand Lake CDP, Michigan
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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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