How long is the commute from Elk River, MN?
Workers who live in Elk River, MN take an average of 27.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
15.8% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.4 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Elk River get to work
| Means of transportation | Elk River | Sherburne County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.2% (±3.6 points) | 75.4% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.1% (±1.8 points) | 8.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±0.8 points) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.8 points) | 1.0% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.8% (±3.2 points) | 13.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Elk River, the average commute is lower than in 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 Elk River, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sherburne County, Elk River ranks 14 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 832 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elk River
| Vehicles available | Elk River | Sherburne County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±1.3 points) | 4.2% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.5% (±3.6 points) | 21.5% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.4% (±3.9 points) | 38.8% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.6% (±3.8 points) | 35.6% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Elk River, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Elk River
| Elk River | Sherburne County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.8% (±3.2 points) | 13.5% (±1.3 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±1.0 points) | 96.3% (±0.9 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.7% (±1.9 points) | 93.3% (±1.0 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Elk River, 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 Elk River
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk River | — | 27.4 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Otsego | 5.4 mi | 30.1 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Nowthen | 5.7 mi | 27.3 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Livonia Township | 7.0 mi | 38.0 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Big Lake Township | 7.3 mi | 31.3 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Ramsey | 7.5 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Zimmerman | 7.6 mi | 34.5 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Albertville | 8.1 mi | 32.4 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Big Lake | 8.6 mi | 33.2 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Otsego, MN (30.1 minutes), Livonia Township, MN (38.0 minutes), Big Lake Township, MN (31.3 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8 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 Elk River
How long is the average commute in Elk River?
Workers who live in Elk River, MN take an average of 27.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elk River without a car?
3.5% of households in Elk River have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elk River?
15.8% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Elk River worked from home, and 92.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk River city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk River city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elk River 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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