How long is the commute from Eagan, MN?
Workers who live in Eagan, MN take an average of 21.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
23.9% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.2 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 23.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Eagan get to work
| Means of transportation | Eagan | Dakota County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.5% (±1.9 points) | 67.8% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±0.8 points) | 7.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.9% (±1.6 points) | 21.3% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Eagan, the average commute is lower than in Dakota County (23.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Eagan, 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, Eagan ranks 28 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1763 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Eagan
| Vehicles available | Eagan | Dakota County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±0.7 points) | 4.9% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.4% (±1.9 points) | 29.5% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.0% (±2.4 points) | 44.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.9% (±1.6 points) | 21.4% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Eagan, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dakota County (4.9%).
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 Eagan
| Eagan | Dakota County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.9% (±1.6 points) | 21.3% (±0.6 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±0.7 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.9% (±1.2 points) | 94.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Eagan, 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 Eagan
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagan | — | 21.2 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Mendota Heights | 4.6 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Mendota | 5.0 mi | 21.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Inver Grove Heights | 5.1 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Apple Valley | 5.2 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Sunfish Lake | 5.4 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Rosemount | 6.7 mi | 28.1 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Lilydale | 6.7 mi | 18.2 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Burnsville | 6.7 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mendota Heights, MN (19.6 minutes), Lilydale, MN (18.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Apple Valley, MN (24.6 minutes), Rosemount, MN (28.1 minutes), Burnsville, MN (23.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 29 | Mendota | 21.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 30 | Vermillion | 20.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 31 | Mendota Heights | 19.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 32 | Sunfish Lake | 18.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 33 | Lilydale | 18.2 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 12 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 Eagan
How long is the average commute in Eagan?
Workers who live in Eagan, MN take an average of 21.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Eagan without a car?
3.7% of households in Eagan have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Eagan?
23.9% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Eagan worked from home, and 94.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eagan city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eagan city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eagan 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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