How long is the commute from Burnsville, MN?
Workers who live in Burnsville, MN take an average of 23.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
17.0% work from home.
5.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.3 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 17.0%
- Households without a car
- 5.6%
How people in Burnsville get to work
| Means of transportation | Burnsville | Dakota County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.7% (±2.6 points) | 67.8% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.6% (±2.0 points) | 7.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.0% (±1.8 points) | 21.3% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Burnsville, the average commute is not measurably different from Dakota County (23.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Burnsville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dakota County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dakota County, Burnsville ranks 22 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1427 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Burnsville
| Vehicles available | Burnsville | Dakota County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% (±1.1 points) | 4.9% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.3% (±2.8 points) | 29.5% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.1% (±2.6 points) | 44.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.0% (±1.7 points) | 21.4% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Burnsville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Dakota County (4.9%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (6.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Burnsville
| Burnsville | Dakota County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.0% (±1.8 points) | 21.3% (±0.6 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±0.7 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.1% (±1.1 points) | 94.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Burnsville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dakota County (94.4%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Burnsville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnsville | — | 23.3 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Apple Valley | 4.1 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Savage | 4.2 mi | 25.1 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Bloomington | 4.8 mi | 21.0 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Lakeville | 6.2 mi | 23.6 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Eagan | 6.7 mi | 21.2 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Richfield | 7.6 mi | 23.1 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Credit River | 7.6 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Prior Lake | 8.4 mi | 24.7 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bloomington, MN (21.0 minutes), Eagan, MN (21.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Savage, MN (25.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dakota County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 16 (tie) | Apple Valley | 24.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 16 (tie) | Coates | 24.6 minutes (±6.5) |
| 18 | Vermillion Township | 24.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 19 | Miesville | 23.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 20 | Lakeville | 23.6 minutes (±0.7) |
| 21 | Greenvale Township | 23.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 22 | Burnsville | 23.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 23 | Nininger Township | 22.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 24 | Sciota Township | 22.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 25 | West St. Paul | 22.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 26 | Inver Grove Heights | 22.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 27 | South St. Paul | 21.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 28 | Eagan | 21.2 minutes (±0.7) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Dakota 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 Burnsville
How long is the average commute in Burnsville?
Workers who live in Burnsville, MN take an average of 23.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Burnsville without a car?
5.6% of households in Burnsville have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Burnsville?
17.0% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Burnsville worked from home, and 95.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burnsville city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burnsville city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burnsville 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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