How long is the commute from Brainerd, MN?
Workers who live in Brainerd, MN take an average of 19.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
7.5% work from home.
12.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.8 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Households without a car
- 12.6%
How people in Brainerd get to work
| Means of transportation | Brainerd | Crow Wing County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.5% (±3.7 points) | 73.8% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.1% (±3.4 points) | 9.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±1.4 points) | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.2% (±1.8 points) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.5% (±2.7 points) | 13.2% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Brainerd, the average commute is lower than in Crow Wing County (23.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brainerd, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Crow Wing County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Crow Wing County, Brainerd ranks 40 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1941 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brainerd
| Vehicles available | Brainerd | Crow Wing County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.6% (±3.2 points) | 4.9% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.8% (±4.5 points) | 29.4% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% (±4.7 points) | 40.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.0% (±3.2 points) | 25.5% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Brainerd, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Crow Wing County (4.9%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (6.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Brainerd
| Brainerd | Crow Wing County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.5% (±2.7 points) | 13.2% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±1.7 points) | 96.3% (±0.6 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.3% (±3.6 points) | 89.9% (±1.2 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Brainerd, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Crow Wing County (89.9%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Brainerd
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brainerd | — | 19.8 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Oak Lawn Township | 3.5 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Baxter | 3.8 mi | 19.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Crow Wing Township | 5.7 mi | 23.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Long Lake Township (Crow Wing County) | 6.2 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| East Gull Lake | 8.4 mi | 24.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sylvan Township | 9.6 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Lake Edward Township | 9.6 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Maple Grove Township (Crow Wing County) | 9.7 mi | 31.4 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Long Lake Township (Crow Wing County), MN (26.2 minutes), Sylvan Township, MN (23.3 minutes), Maple Grove Township (Crow Wing County), MN (31.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Crow Wing County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Jenkins Township | 22.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 35 | Crosby | 22.1 minutes (±7.4) |
| 36 | Nisswa | 21.5 minutes (±6.2) |
| 37 | Lake Edward Township | 21.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 38 | Wolford Township | 20.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 39 | Oak Lawn Township | 20.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 40 (tie) | Brainerd | 19.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 40 (tie) | Jenkins | 19.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 40 (tie) | Timothy Township | 19.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 43 | Baxter | 19.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 44 | Gail Lake Township | 19.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 45 | Fort Ripley | 17.6 minutes (±5.7) |
| 46 | Deerwood | 17.5 minutes (±5.3) |
Showing 13 of 46 places in Crow Wing 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 Brainerd
How long is the average commute in Brainerd?
Workers who live in Brainerd, MN take an average of 19.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brainerd without a car?
12.6% of households in Brainerd have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brainerd?
7.5% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Brainerd worked from home, and 87.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brainerd city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brainerd city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brainerd 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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Figures last updated on .
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