How long is the commute from Sturgeon Bay, WI?
Workers who live in Sturgeon Bay, WI take an average of 13.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
3.4% of workers walk to work.
12.2% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.3 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in Sturgeon Bay get to work
| Means of transportation | Sturgeon Bay | Door County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.5% (±5.0 points) | 75.2% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±3.0 points) | 6.3% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.4% (±1.8 points) | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.2% (±4.3 points) | 13.4% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Sturgeon Bay, the average commute is lower than in Door County (16.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sturgeon Bay, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Door County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Door County, Sturgeon Bay ranks 16 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1830 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sturgeon Bay
| Vehicles available | Sturgeon Bay | Door County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±2.0 points) | 2.7% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.7% (±4.6 points) | 31.6% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% (±5.5 points) | 41.6% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.7% (±4.2 points) | 24.0% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Sturgeon Bay, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Door County (2.7%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sturgeon Bay
| Sturgeon Bay | Door County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.2% (±4.3 points) | 13.4% (±2.1 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±2.2 points) | 95.9% (±0.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.6% (±3.4 points) | 89.3% (±1.7 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sturgeon Bay, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Door County (89.3%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sturgeon Bay
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon Bay | — | 13.3 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Town of Clay Banks | 4.7 mi | 21.4 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Town of Nasewaupee | 5.5 mi | 18.3 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Town of Sturgeon Bay | 5.6 mi | 16.5 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Town of Forestville | 8.4 mi | 22.6 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Town of Egg Harbor | 10 mi | 21.3 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Town of Gardner | 10 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Forestville | 11 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Town of Sevastopol | 12 mi | 14.0 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Clay Banks, WI (21.4 minutes), Town of Nasewaupee, WI (18.3 minutes), Town of Sturgeon Bay, WI (16.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Door County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Egg Harbor | 17.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 11 | Town of Sturgeon Bay | 16.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 12 | Town of Gibraltar | 15.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 | Town of Liberty Grove | 14.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 14 | Town of Baileys Harbor | 14.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 15 | Town of Sevastopol | 14.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 16 | Sturgeon Bay | 13.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 17 | Sister Bay | 12.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 18 | Town of Washington (Door County) | 10.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 19 | Ephraim | 10.7 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 10 of 19 places in Door 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 Sturgeon Bay
How long is the average commute in Sturgeon Bay?
Workers who live in Sturgeon Bay, WI take an average of 13.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sturgeon Bay without a car?
4.0% of households in Sturgeon Bay have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sturgeon Bay?
12.2% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Sturgeon Bay worked from home, and 87.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgeon Bay city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgeon Bay city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sturgeon Bay city, Wisconsin
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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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