How long is the commute from Albert Lea, MN?
Workers who live in Albert Lea, MN take an average of 17.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
7.1% work from home.
7.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.8 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Households without a car
- 7.8%
How people in Albert Lea get to work
| Means of transportation | Albert Lea | Freeborn County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.5% (±3.4 points) | 79.4% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±2.0 points) | 7.8% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.1% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±1.4 points) | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±1.8 points) | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.1% (±1.9 points) | 7.6% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Albert Lea, the average commute is lower than in Freeborn County (19.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Albert Lea, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Freeborn County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Freeborn County, Albert Lea ranks 29 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2164 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Albert Lea
| Vehicles available | Albert Lea | Freeborn County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% (±2.1 points) | 5.8% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.7% (±3.9 points) | 32.2% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% (±3.6 points) | 35.3% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.6% (±3.0 points) | 26.7% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Albert Lea, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Freeborn County (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Albert Lea
| Albert Lea | Freeborn County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.1% (±1.9 points) | 7.6% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.3% (±2.2 points) | 92.0% (±1.4 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.1% (±2.5 points) | 86.3% (±1.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Albert Lea, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Freeborn County (86.3%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Albert Lea
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Lea | — | 17.8 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Albert Lea Township | 1.9 mi | 15.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Bancroft Township | 4.6 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hayward | 5.9 mi | 23.6 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Pickerel Lake Township | 6.0 mi | 18.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hayward Township | 6.5 mi | 16.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester | 6.6 mi | 16.4 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Glenville | 6.9 mi | 18.6 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester Township | 7.1 mi | 19.6 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hayward, MN (23.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Freeborn County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Manchester Township | 19.6 minutes (±5.9) |
| 24 | Pickerel Lake Township | 18.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 25 (tie) | Glenville | 18.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 25 (tie) | Nunda Township | 18.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 27 | Oakland Township (Freeborn County) | 18.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 28 | Hartland Township | 18.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 29 | Albert Lea | 17.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 30 | Alden Township (Freeborn County) | 17.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 31 | Conger | 16.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 32 | Manchester | 16.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 33 | Hayward Township | 16.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 34 | Albert Lea Township | 15.0 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 12 of 34 places in Freeborn 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 Albert Lea
How long is the average commute in Albert Lea?
Workers who live in Albert Lea, MN take an average of 17.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Albert Lea without a car?
7.8% of households in Albert Lea have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Albert Lea?
7.1% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Albert Lea worked from home, and 85.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albert Lea city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albert Lea city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albert Lea city, Minnesota
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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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