How long is the commute from Columbia Heights, MN?
Workers who live in Columbia Heights, MN take an average of 23.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.1% of workers drive alone to work.
3.4% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
18.5% work from home.
10.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.6 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 3.4%
- Work from home
- 18.5%
- Households without a car
- 10.7%
How people in Columbia Heights get to work
| Means of transportation | Columbia Heights | Anoka County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.1% (±4.6 points) | 72.7% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.4% (±2.1 points) | 7.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.4% (±1.2 points) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±1.5 points) | 1.1% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.5% (±3.4 points) | 17.2% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Columbia Heights, the average commute is lower than in Anoka County (25.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Columbia Heights, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Anoka County (0.9%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Anoka County, Columbia Heights ranks 16 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1383 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Columbia Heights
| Vehicles available | Columbia Heights | Anoka County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.7% (±2.3 points) | 4.6% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.5% (±3.9 points) | 26.4% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% (±3.7 points) | 41.5% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.6% (±2.6 points) | 27.4% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Columbia Heights, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Anoka County (4.6%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Columbia Heights
| Columbia Heights | Anoka County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.5% (±3.4 points) | 17.2% (±0.8 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±1.9 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.3% (±2.3 points) | 94.2% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Columbia Heights, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Anoka County (94.2%).
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 Columbia Heights
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Heights | — | 23.6 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Hilltop | 0.4 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| St. Anthony (Hennepin County) | 2.0 mi | 19.2 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| New Brighton | 2.4 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Fridley | 2.5 mi | 22.6 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Brooklyn Center | 3.7 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Arden Hills | 4.2 mi | 16.8 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Lauderdale | 4.3 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Mounds View | 4.4 mi | 23.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: St. Anthony (Hennepin County), MN (19.2 minutes), New Brighton, MN (20.0 minutes), Brooklyn Center, MN (22.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 12 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 Columbia Heights
How long is the average commute in Columbia Heights?
Workers who live in Columbia Heights, MN take an average of 23.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Columbia Heights without a car?
10.7% of households in Columbia Heights have no vehicle, and 3.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Columbia Heights?
18.5% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Columbia Heights worked from home, and 90.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia Heights city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia Heights city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia Heights 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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