How long is the commute from Sterling Heights, MI?
Workers who live in Sterling Heights, MI take an average of 24.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
15.7% work from home.
7.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.7 minutes (±0.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Households without a car
- 7.1%
How people in Sterling Heights get to work
| Means of transportation | Sterling Heights | Macomb County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.6% (±1.6 points) | 76.0% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±1.1 points) | 7.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.2 points) | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.7% (±1.5 points) | 13.4% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Sterling Heights, the average commute is lower than in Macomb County (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sterling Heights, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Macomb County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Macomb County, Sterling Heights ranks 20 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 873 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sterling Heights
| Vehicles available | Sterling Heights | Macomb County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% (±1.1 points) | 6.2% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.3% (±1.7 points) | 36.3% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% (±1.7 points) | 37.9% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.4% (±1.4 points) | 19.6% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Sterling Heights, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Macomb County (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (7.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sterling Heights
| Sterling Heights | Macomb County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.7% (±1.5 points) | 13.4% (±0.6 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±0.8 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±0.9 points) | 93.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sterling Heights, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Macomb County (93.2%).
It is also higher than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sterling Heights
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Heights | — | 24.7 minutes (±0.5) | — |
| Utica | 3.3 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fraser | 5.2 mi | 23.5 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Charter Township | 5.8 mi | 25.4 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Troy | 5.9 mi | 23.7 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Warren | 6.1 mi | 24.9 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Heights | 6.3 mi | 25.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Shelby Charter Township | 6.4 mi | 25.1 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Clawson | 6.8 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Troy, MI (23.7 minutes), Clawson, MI (22.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Macomb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Eastpointe | 26.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 15 | Richmond | 25.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 16 | Roseville | 25.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 17 | Clinton Charter Township | 25.4 minutes (±0.8) |
| 18 | Shelby Charter Township | 25.1 minutes (±0.9) |
| 19 | Warren | 24.9 minutes (±0.7) |
| 20 | Sterling Heights | 24.7 minutes (±0.5) |
| 21 | Utica | 23.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 22 | Fraser | 23.5 minutes (±1.4) |
| 23 | Center Line | 22.6 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 10 of 23 places in Macomb 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 Sterling Heights
How long is the average commute in Sterling Heights?
Workers who live in Sterling Heights, MI take an average of 24.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sterling Heights without a car?
7.1% of households in Sterling Heights have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sterling Heights?
15.7% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Sterling Heights worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterling Heights city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterling Heights city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterling Heights city, 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 Sterling Heights city, Michigan (place:76460, in state:26).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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