How long is the commute from Clear Lake, MN?
Workers who live in Clear Lake, MN take an average of 29.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
23.4% work from home.
1.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.3 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 23.4%
- Households without a car
- 1.0%
How people in Clear Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Clear Lake | Sherburne County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.6% (±9.5 points) | 75.4% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±3.7 points) | 8.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 1.0% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.4% (±8.8 points) | 13.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Clear Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from Sherburne County (30.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Clear Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sherburne County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Sherburne County, Clear Lake ranks 12 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 639 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Clear Lake
| Vehicles available | Clear Lake | Sherburne County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 4.2% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.6% (±11.2 points) | 21.5% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% (±13.0 points) | 38.8% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 41.7% (±13.1 points) | 35.6% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Clear Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Sherburne County (4.2%).
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 Clear Lake
| Clear Lake | Sherburne County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.4% (±8.8 points) | 13.5% (±1.3 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% (±5.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.9 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±5.0 points) | 93.3% (±1.0 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Clear Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sherburne County (93.3%).
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 Clear Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake | — | 29.3 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| Clear Lake Township | 1.1 mi | 32.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Clearwater | 3.4 mi | 30.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Palmer Township | 5.4 mi | 33.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Haven Township | 6.0 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Clearwater Township | 6.1 mi | 31.4 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lynden Township | 6.6 mi | 30.1 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Becker | 7.0 mi | 26.9 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Becker Township (Sherburne County) | 8.4 mi | 31.6 minutes (±10.3) | 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 Sherburne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Blue Hill Township | 32.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 6 (tie) | Clear Lake Township | 32.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 8 | Baldwin Township | 32.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 | Santiago Township | 31.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | Becker Township (Sherburne County) | 31.6 minutes (±10.3) |
| 11 | Big Lake Township | 31.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 12 | Clear Lake | 29.3 minutes (±4.9) |
| 13 | Haven Township | 28.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 14 | Elk River | 27.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 15 | Becker | 26.9 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 10 of 15 places in Sherburne 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 Clear Lake
How long is the average commute in Clear Lake?
Workers who live in Clear Lake, MN take an average of 29.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Clear Lake without a car?
1.0% of households in Clear Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Clear Lake?
23.4% (±8.8 points) of workers who live in Clear Lake worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clear Lake city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clear Lake city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clear Lake city, Minnesota
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Clear Lake city, Minnesota (place:11764, in state:27).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 .