How long is the commute from Swartz Creek, MI?

Name: Commute and cars in Swartz Creek, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Swartz Creek, MI take an average of 27.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

79.9% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

0.7% of workers walk to work.

15.1% work from home.

3.8% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 27.9 minutes (±4.6)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 15.1%
Households without a car: 3.8%

How people in Swartz Creek get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Swartz Creek	Genesee County	Michigan	United States
Drove alone	79.9% (±7.9 points)	78.5%	74.3%	68.8%
Carpooled	4.4% (±4.0 points)	9.1%	7.9%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±1.2 points)	0.9%	0.9%	3.2%
Walked	0.7% (±1.0 points)	0.9%	2.0%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.0% (±1.2 points)	0.7%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	15.1% (±6.6 points)	9.9%	13.5%	15.1%

In Swartz Creek, the average commute is not measurably different from Genesee County (26.9 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (24.2 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Swartz Creek, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Genesee County (0.9%).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Genesee County, Swartz Creek ranks 17 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 544 of 1,515.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Swartz Creek

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Swartz Creek	Genesee County	Michigan	United States
No vehicle	3.8% (±3.2 points)	7.4%	7.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	39.9% (±7.6 points)	36.7%	34.8%	33.1%
2 vehicles	38.7% (±8.2 points)	36.6%	38.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	17.5% (±6.1 points)	19.3%	19.8%	21.9%

In Swartz Creek, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Genesee County (7.4%).

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 Swartz Creek

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Swartz Creek	Genesee County	Michigan	United States
Workers working from home	15.1% (±6.6 points)	9.9% (±0.7 points)	13.5% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	93.5% (±3.8 points)	94.8% (±0.5 points)	95.1% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	88.9% (±5.3 points)	89.6% (±0.7 points)	90.5% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Swartz Creek, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Genesee County (89.6%).

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 Swartz Creek

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Swartz Creek
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Swartz Creek	—	27.9 minutes (±4.6)	—
Flint Charter Township	3.8 mi	22.1 minutes (±1.6)	Lower
Clayton Charter Township	3.9 mi	31.1 minutes (±3.2)	Not measurably different
Mundy Township	4.9 mi	29.1 minutes (±2.4)	Not measurably different
Gaines Township	5.2 mi	31.5 minutes (±3.1)	Not measurably different
Lennon	6.1 mi	25.5 minutes (±4.3)	Not measurably different
Flushing	6.9 mi	24.2 minutes (±2.7)	Not measurably different
Flint	7.5 mi	22.7 minutes (±1.4)	Lower
Gaines	7.9 mi	31.8 minutes (±4.5)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Flint Charter Township, MI (22.1 minutes), Flint, MI (22.7 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Genesee County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
11	Atlas Township	29.7 minutes (±3.1)
12	Linden	29.5 minutes (±3.7)
13	Mundy Township	29.1 minutes (±2.4)
14	Montrose	28.8 minutes (±3.9)
15	Flushing Charter Township	28.6 minutes (±3.6)
16	Montrose Charter Township	28.3 minutes (±3.6)
17 (tie)	Swartz Creek	27.9 minutes (±4.6)
17 (tie)	Vienna Charter Township	27.9 minutes (±2.8)
19	Genesee Charter Township	27.5 minutes (±2.7)
20	Davison	27.1 minutes (±2.6)
21	Burton	26.6 minutes (±2.1)
22	Grand Blanc Charter Township	25.7 minutes (±1.3)
23	Mount Morris	25.1 minutes (±7.6)

Showing 13 of 28 places in Genesee 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 Swartz Creek

How long is the average commute in Swartz Creek?

Workers who live in Swartz Creek, MI take an average of 27.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Swartz Creek without a car?

3.8% of households in Swartz Creek have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Swartz Creek?

15.1% (±6.6 points) of workers who live in Swartz Creek worked from home, and 88.9% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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