How long is the commute from Yale, MI?
Workers who live in Yale, MI take an average of 35.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
2.8% work from home.
9.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.0 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Households without a car
- 9.0%
How people in Yale get to work
| Means of transportation | Yale | St. Clair County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.4% (±5.0 points) | 79.9% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.8% (±4.4 points) | 8.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 1.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±2.1 points) | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.8% (±1.7 points) | 7.7% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Yale, the average commute is higher than in St. Clair County (28.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Yale, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from St. Clair County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In St. Clair County, Yale ranks 10 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 153 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Yale
| Vehicles available | Yale | St. Clair County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.0% (±3.1 points) | 5.9% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.6% (±8.5 points) | 30.4% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.5% (±6.8 points) | 38.7% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.9% (±4.6 points) | 25.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Yale, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from St. Clair County (5.9%).
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 Yale
| Yale | St. Clair County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.8% (±1.7 points) | 7.7% (±0.7 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.7% (±5.0 points) | 94.9% (±0.6 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.2% (±5.6 points) | 90.9% (±0.7 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Yale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in St. Clair County (90.9%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Yale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale | — | 35.0 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Brockway Township | 1.3 mi | 40.8 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Speaker Township | 4.7 mi | 34.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Melvin | 5.2 mi | 39.3 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwood Township (St. Clair County) | 5.4 mi | 43.2 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Lynn Township | 7.1 mi | 41.4 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Fremont Township (Sanilac County) | 7.2 mi | 36.6 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Emmett Township | 7.2 mi | 41.3 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Maple Valley Township (Sanilac County) | 8.2 mi | 36.1 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Greenwood Township (St. Clair County), MI (43.2 minutes), Lynn Township, MI (41.4 minutes), Emmett Township, MI (41.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across St. Clair County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Brockway Township | 40.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 5 | Mussey Township | 38.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 6 | Kenockee Township | 38.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 7 | Clay Township | 38.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | Wales Township | 36.8 minutes (±6.0) |
| 9 | Berlin Township (St. Clair County) | 35.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 10 | Yale | 35.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 11 | East China Township | 34.7 minutes (±5.1) |
| 12 | Riley Township (St. Clair County) | 34.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 13 | Cottrellville Township | 33.3 minutes (±5.0) |
| 14 | Grant Township (St. Clair County) | 32.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 15 | Marine City | 30.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 | Algonac | 30.5 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in St. Clair 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 Yale
How long is the average commute in Yale?
Workers who live in Yale, MI take an average of 35.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Yale without a car?
9.0% of households in Yale have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Yale?
2.8% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Yale worked from home, and 84.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yale city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yale city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yale 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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