How long is the commute from Faribault, MN?
Workers who live in Faribault, MN take an average of 19.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
5.9% work from home.
10.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.0 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Households without a car
- 10.4%
How people in Faribault get to work
| Means of transportation | Faribault | Rice County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.1% (±4.8 points) | 68.0% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.8% (±4.3 points) | 9.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±1.2 points) | 7.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.5% (±1.5 points) | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.9% (±1.9 points) | 12.0% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Faribault, the average commute is lower than in Rice County (21.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Faribault, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Rice County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Rice County, Faribault ranks 19 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2040 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Faribault
| Vehicles available | Faribault | Rice County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.4% (±2.1 points) | 5.6% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.5% (±4.0 points) | 28.9% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.0% (±4.2 points) | 39.9% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.1% (±3.0 points) | 25.6% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Faribault, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Rice County (5.6%).
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 Faribault
| Faribault | Rice County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.9% (±1.9 points) | 12.0% (±1.4 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% (±2.1 points) | 95.3% (±1.0 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.5% (±2.6 points) | 91.8% (±1.2 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Faribault, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Rice County (91.8%).
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 Faribault
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault | — | 19.0 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Wells Township | 4.0 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Cannon City Township | 4.3 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Warsaw Township (Rice County) | 5.4 mi | 26.1 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Walcott Township | 5.5 mi | 27.9 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Forest Township (Rice County) | 8.4 mi | 29.9 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Bridgewater Township | 8.8 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Wheeling Township | 8.9 mi | 28.1 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Medford Township | 9.0 mi | 18.0 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wells Township, MN (24.8 minutes), Cannon City Township, MN (25.5 minutes), Warsaw Township (Rice County), MN (26.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Rice County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Morristown | 25.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 14 | Wheatland Township | 25.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 15 | Wells Township | 24.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 16 | Dundas | 24.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 17 | Richland Township | 23.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 18 | Morristown Township | 22.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 19 | Faribault | 19.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 20 | Northfield | 17.7 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 8 of 20 places in Rice 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 Faribault
How long is the average commute in Faribault?
Workers who live in Faribault, MN take an average of 19.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Faribault without a car?
10.4% of households in Faribault have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Faribault?
5.9% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Faribault worked from home, and 89.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Faribault city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Faribault city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Faribault city, Minnesota
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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