How long is the commute from Farmington, MN?
Workers who live in Farmington, MN take an average of 27.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
20.4% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.7 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 20.4%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Farmington get to work
| Means of transportation | Farmington | Dakota County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.7% (±3.3 points) | 67.8% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±1.7 points) | 7.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.4% (±3.0 points) | 21.3% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Farmington, the average commute is higher than in Dakota County (23.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Farmington, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Dakota County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dakota County, Farmington ranks 7 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 793 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Farmington
| Vehicles available | Farmington | Dakota County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±1.0 points) | 4.9% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.8% (±3.7 points) | 29.5% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.9% (±3.9 points) | 44.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.4% (±3.1 points) | 21.4% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Farmington, 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 Farmington
| Farmington | Dakota County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.4% (±3.0 points) | 21.3% (±0.6 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±1.0 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.4% (±0.8 points) | 94.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Farmington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in 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 Farmington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | — | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Empire | 4.0 mi | 30.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeville | 4.2 mi | 23.6 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Eureka Township | 5.8 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Apple Valley | 6.1 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Castle Rock Township | 6.9 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Rosemount | 7.7 mi | 28.1 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Coates | 7.7 mi | 24.6 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Vermillion Township | 8.0 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lakeville, MN (23.6 minutes), Apple Valley, MN (24.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Trier | 32.7 minutes (±14.0) |
| 2 | Marshan Township | 32.5 minutes (±9.3) |
| 3 | Empire | 30.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 4 | Ravenna Township | 29.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 5 | Hampton | 29.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Rosemount | 28.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 7 | Farmington | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 8 | Randolph | 27.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 | Eureka Township | 27.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 10 | Castle Rock Township | 26.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 11 | Hampton Township | 25.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 12 | Hastings | 25.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 13 | Randolph Township | 25.2 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 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 Farmington
How long is the average commute in Farmington?
Workers who live in Farmington, MN take an average of 27.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Farmington without a car?
1.9% of households in Farmington have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Farmington?
20.4% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Farmington worked from home, and 97.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Farmington city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Farmington city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Farmington 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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