How long is the commute from St. Ignace, MI?
Workers who live in St. Ignace, MI take an average of 31.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.8% of workers drive alone to work.
28.3% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
7.1% work from home.
17.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.3 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 28.3%
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Households without a car
- 17.1%
How people in St. Ignace get to work
| Means of transportation | St. Ignace | Mackinac County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 59.8% (±8.4 points) | 65.8% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.5% (±1.5 points) | 6.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 28.3% (±7.7 points) | 7.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±2.0 points) | 4.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.8 points) | 5.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.1% (±3.7 points) | 10.5% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In St. Ignace, the average commute is higher than in Mackinac County (24.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In St. Ignace, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Mackinac County (7.5%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Mackinac County, St. Ignace ranks 3 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 303 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in St. Ignace
| Vehicles available | St. Ignace | Mackinac County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.1% (±4.4 points) | 10.1% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.7% (±6.4 points) | 33.5% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% (±6.5 points) | 39.4% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.9% (±2.7 points) | 17.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In St. Ignace, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Mackinac County (10.1%).
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 St. Ignace
| St. Ignace | Mackinac County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.1% (±3.7 points) | 10.5% (±2.1 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% (±2.9 points) | 92.7% (±1.3 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±3.5 points) | 84.4% (±2.2 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In St. Ignace, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Mackinac County (84.4%).
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 St. Ignace
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Ignace | — | 31.3 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Mackinac Island | 5.4 mi | 8.8 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Mackinaw City | 7.2 mi | 13.0 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Mackinaw Township | 10 mi | 13.0 minutes (±11.8) | Lower |
| Wawatam Township | 11 mi | 16.3 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| St. Ignace Township | 11 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Brevort Township | 12 mi | 19.5 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
| Carp Lake Township (Emmet County) | 14 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Moran Township | 15 mi | 20.3 minutes (±5.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mackinac Island, MI (8.8 minutes), Mackinaw City, MI (13.0 minutes), Mackinaw Township, MI (13.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mackinac County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hendricks Township | 62.6 minutes (±28.0) |
| 2 | Hudson Township (Mackinac County) | 44.4 minutes (±16.8) |
| 3 | St. Ignace | 31.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 4 | Marquette Township | 29.3 minutes (±6.8) |
| 5 | Newton Township (Mackinac County) | 28.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 6 | Portage Township | 27.8 minutes (±8.1) |
| 7 | Moran Township | 20.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 8 | Brevort Township | 19.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 | Garfield Township (Mackinac County) | 18.0 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 9 of 12 places in Mackinac 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 St. Ignace
How long is the average commute in St. Ignace?
Workers who live in St. Ignace, MI take an average of 31.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in St. Ignace without a car?
17.1% of households in St. Ignace have no vehicle, and 28.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in St. Ignace?
7.1% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in St. Ignace worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Ignace city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Ignace city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Ignace 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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Figures last updated on .
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