How long is the commute from Foley, MN?
Workers who live in Foley, MN take an average of 30.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
5.1% of workers walk to work.
9.9% work from home.
10.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.0 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Households without a car
- 10.1%
How people in Foley get to work
| Means of transportation | Foley | Benton County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.2% (±8.6 points) | 79.0% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.8% (±5.9 points) | 6.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 0.4% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.1% (±3.2 points) | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.9% (±4.8 points) | 9.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Foley, the average commute is higher than in Benton County (23.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Foley, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Benton County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Benton County, Foley ranks 5 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 562 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Foley
| Vehicles available | Foley | Benton County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.1% (±4.4 points) | 6.1% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.6% (±7.8 points) | 29.7% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.6% (±6.7 points) | 37.8% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.7% (±7.2 points) | 26.4% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Foley, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Benton County (6.1%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (6.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Foley
| Foley | Benton County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.9% (±4.8 points) | 9.5% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 85.6% (±5.6 points) | 95.3% (±0.8 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.0% (±4.4 points) | 91.1% (±1.1 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Foley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Benton County (91.1%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Foley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foley | — | 30.0 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Gilmanton Township | 2.8 mi | 33.8 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Maywood Township | 4.6 mi | 35.1 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| St. George Township | 5.1 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Gilman | 5.3 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Glendorado Township | 5.9 mi | 32.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Minden Township | 8.2 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Alberta Township | 8.2 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Mayhew Lake Township | 8.4 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gilman, MN (24.8 minutes), Minden Township, MN (21.7 minutes), Alberta Township, MN (25.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Maywood Township, MN (35.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Benton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Granite Ledge Township | 46.8 minutes (±11.2) |
| 2 | Maywood Township | 35.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 3 | Gilmanton Township | 33.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 4 | Glendorado Township | 32.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 5 | Foley | 30.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 6 | Graham Township | 29.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | Langola Township | 28.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 8 | St. George Township | 25.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 9 | Alberta Township | 25.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 10 | Mayhew Lake Township | 25.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 11 | Gilman | 24.8 minutes (±4.3) |
Showing 11 of 16 places in Benton 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 Foley
How long is the average commute in Foley?
Workers who live in Foley, MN take an average of 30.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Foley without a car?
10.1% of households in Foley have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Foley?
9.9% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Foley worked from home, and 85.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Foley city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Foley city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Foley 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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