How long is the commute from Blaine, MN?
Workers who live in Blaine, MN take an average of 24.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
20.6% work from home.
2.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.5 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 20.6%
- Households without a car
- 2.4%
How people in Blaine get to work
| Means of transportation | Blaine | Anoka County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.0% (±2.1 points) | 72.7% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.4% (±1.5 points) | 7.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.3 points) | 1.1% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.6% (±1.8 points) | 17.2% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Blaine, the average commute is lower than in Anoka County (25.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Blaine, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Anoka County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Anoka County, Blaine ranks 15 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1259 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Blaine
| Vehicles available | Blaine | Anoka County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% (±0.7 points) | 4.6% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.5% (±1.9 points) | 26.4% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.4% (±2.5 points) | 41.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.8% (±2.0 points) | 27.4% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Blaine, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Anoka County (4.6%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (6.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Blaine
| Blaine | Anoka County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.6% (±1.8 points) | 17.2% (±0.8 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±0.6 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.3% (±1.0 points) | 94.2% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Blaine, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Anoka County (94.2%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Blaine
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine | — | 24.5 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Lexington | 2.8 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Circle Pines | 3.4 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Spring Lake Park | 4.2 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Mounds View | 4.4 mi | 23.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lino Lakes | 4.9 mi | 24.8 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Coon Rapids | 5.1 mi | 23.2 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Ham Lake | 5.8 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Fridley | 6.5 mi | 22.6 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lexington, MN (21.3 minutes), Circle Pines, MN (21.9 minutes), Spring Lake Park, MN (21.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ham Lake, MN (28.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Anoka County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Nowthen | 27.3 minutes (±6.3) |
| 10 (tie) | Centerville | 25.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 (tie) | Hilltop | 25.9 minutes (±5.4) |
| 12 | Andover | 25.4 minutes (±1.1) |
| 13 | Lino Lakes | 24.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 14 (tie) | Anoka | 24.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 14 (tie) | Blaine | 24.5 minutes (±0.8) |
| 16 | Columbia Heights | 23.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 17 | Coon Rapids | 23.2 minutes (±0.8) |
| 18 | Fridley | 22.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 19 | Circle Pines | 21.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 20 | Spring Lake Park | 21.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 21 | Lexington | 21.3 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Anoka 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 Blaine
How long is the average commute in Blaine?
Workers who live in Blaine, MN take an average of 24.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Blaine without a car?
2.4% of households in Blaine have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Blaine?
20.6% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Blaine worked from home, and 95.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blaine city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blaine city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blaine 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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