How long is the commute from Balaton, MN?
Workers who live in Balaton, MN take an average of 27.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
11.3% work from home.
8.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.5 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Households without a car
- 8.9%
How people in Balaton get to work
| Means of transportation | Balaton | Lyon County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.2% (±6.8 points) | 71.8% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.3% (±4.2 points) | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 2.5% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.3% (±5.0 points) | 12.4% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Balaton, the average commute is higher than in Lyon County (14.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Balaton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lyon County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lyon County, Balaton ranks 3 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 822 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Balaton
| Vehicles available | Balaton | Lyon County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% (±5.6 points) | 8.3% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.2% (±7.8 points) | 29.5% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±7.9 points) | 36.9% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.9% (±6.0 points) | 25.4% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Balaton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lyon County (8.3%).
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 Balaton
| Balaton | Lyon County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.3% (±5.0 points) | 12.4% (±1.6 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.1% (±6.0 points) | 95.0% (±1.0 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.2% (±7.1 points) | 91.2% (±1.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Balaton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lyon County (91.2%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Balaton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balaton | — | 27.5 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Rock Lake Township | 1.1 mi | 23.0 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Custer Township | 3.8 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Garvin | 5.7 mi | 33.0 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
| Skandia Township | 6.0 mi | 31.7 minutes (±14.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lyons Township (Lyon County) | 6.8 mi | 21.7 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Russell | 7.0 mi | 25.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Shelburne Township | 7.8 mi | 28.1 minutes (±10.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Sarah Township | 7.9 mi | 26.4 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lyon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garvin | 33.0 minutes (±9.4) |
| 2 | Shelburne Township | 28.1 minutes (±10.4) |
| 3 | Balaton | 27.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 (tie) | Russell | 25.7 minutes (±4.5) |
| 4 (tie) | Coon Creek Township | 25.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 6 | Sodus Township | 25.2 minutes (±11.3) |
| 7 | Westerheim Township | 24.0 minutes (±7.9) |
| 8 | Island Lake Township (Lyon County) | 23.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 9 | Custer Township | 23.5 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 9 of 30 places in Lyon 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 Balaton
How long is the average commute in Balaton?
Workers who live in Balaton, MN take an average of 27.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Balaton without a car?
8.9% of households in Balaton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Balaton?
11.3% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Balaton worked from home, and 89.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Balaton city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Balaton city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Balaton city, Minnesota
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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