How long is the commute from Southgate, MI?
Workers who live in Southgate, MI take an average of 23.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
12.1% work from home.
7.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.5 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Households without a car
- 7.2%
How people in Southgate get to work
| Means of transportation | Southgate | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.8% (±3.6 points) | 71.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±2.3 points) | 8.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 1.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±0.9 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.0 points) | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.1% (±2.6 points) | 14.1% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Southgate, the average commute is lower than in Wayne County (24.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Southgate, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Wayne County (1.8%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wayne County, Southgate ranks 37 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 996 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Southgate
| Vehicles available | Southgate | Wayne County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% (±1.7 points) | 11.6% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.2% (±3.1 points) | 41.0% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% (±3.4 points) | 32.5% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.9% (±1.9 points) | 15.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Southgate, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Wayne County (11.6%).
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 Southgate
| Southgate | Wayne County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.1% (±2.6 points) | 14.1% (±0.4 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% (±1.8 points) | 94.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.3% (±2.0 points) | 89.7% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Southgate, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wayne County (89.7%).
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 Southgate
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate | — | 23.5 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Riverview | 2.2 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Wyandotte | 2.5 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Park | 2.9 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Taylor | 3.5 mi | 21.5 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Allen Park | 3.8 mi | 23.8 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Trenton | 4.5 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Ecorse | 4.6 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Woodhaven | 5.1 mi | 23.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Taylor, MI (21.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Grosse Pointe Woods | 24.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 32 (tie) | Dearborn Heights | 23.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 32 (tie) | Hamtramck | 23.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 34 (tie) | Allen Park | 23.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 34 (tie) | Grosse Pointe Farms | 23.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 36 | Woodhaven | 23.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 37 | Southgate | 23.5 minutes (±1.1) |
| 38 | Village of Grosse Pointe Shores | 23.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 39 (tie) | Ecorse | 23.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 39 (tie) | Plymouth Charter Township | 23.1 minutes (±1.1) |
| 41 | Highland Park | 22.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 42 | Dearborn | 21.7 minutes (±0.7) |
| 43 | Taylor | 21.5 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 13 of 43 places in Wayne 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 Southgate
How long is the average commute in Southgate?
Workers who live in Southgate, MI take an average of 23.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Southgate without a car?
7.2% of households in Southgate have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Southgate?
12.1% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Southgate worked from home, and 89.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southgate city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southgate city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southgate 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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