How long is the commute from Brandon, MN?
Workers who live in Brandon, MN take an average of 18.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
6.7% work from home.
1.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.7 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.1%
How people in Brandon get to work
| Means of transportation | Brandon | Douglas County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.1% (±8.4 points) | 78.9% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.3% (±4.7 points) | 6.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.0 points) | 0.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.4 points) | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 1.5% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.7% (±6.1 points) | 11.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Brandon, the average commute is not measurably different from Douglas County (20.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brandon, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Douglas County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Douglas County, Brandon ranks 29 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2071 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brandon
| Vehicles available | Brandon | Douglas County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% (±1.3 points) | 5.0% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.0% (±14.3 points) | 28.3% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.8% (±12.9 points) | 40.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.1% (±16.3 points) | 26.5% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Brandon, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Douglas County (5.0%).
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 Brandon
| Brandon | Douglas County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.7% (±6.1 points) | 11.5% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±4.8 points) | 95.0% (±1.0 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.8% (±4.8 points) | 88.8% (±1.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Brandon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Douglas County (88.8%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Brandon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon | — | 18.7 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Brandon Township | 0.9 mi | 21.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Garfield | 5.0 mi | 19.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Evansville | 5.3 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Evansville Township | 6.0 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Moe Township | 6.2 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Millerville Township | 6.8 mi | 31.1 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Ida Township | 6.9 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Urness Township | 7.2 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Evansville, MN (29.2 minutes), Evansville Township, MN (24.6 minutes), Millerville Township, MN (31.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Alexandria Township | 20.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 24 | Carlos Township | 20.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 25 | Osakis Township | 20.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 26 | Carlos | 19.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 27 | Lake Mary Township | 19.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 28 | Garfield | 19.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 29 | Brandon | 18.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 30 | Alexandria | 17.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 31 | Solem Township | 17.2 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 9 of 31 places in Douglas 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 Brandon
How long is the average commute in Brandon?
Workers who live in Brandon, MN take an average of 18.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brandon without a car?
1.1% of households in Brandon have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brandon?
6.7% (±6.1 points) of workers who live in Brandon worked from home, and 97.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brandon city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brandon city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brandon 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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