How long is the commute from Forest Lake, MN?
Workers who live in Forest Lake, MN take an average of 24.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
17.7% work from home.
3.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.2 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.8%
How people in Forest Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Forest Lake | Washington County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.2% (±3.7 points) | 66.3% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±1.7 points) | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.6% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±0.9 points) | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.7% (±2.9 points) | 23.6% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Forest Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from Washington County (24.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Forest Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Washington County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Forest Lake ranks 17 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1305 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Forest Lake
| Vehicles available | Forest Lake | Washington County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% (±1.3 points) | 3.8% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% (±4.1 points) | 26.6% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.9% (±4.1 points) | 44.6% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.2% (±4.5 points) | 25.0% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Forest Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Washington County (3.8%).
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 Forest Lake
| Forest Lake | Washington County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.7% (±2.9 points) | 23.6% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±1.6 points) | 97.6% (±0.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.6% (±2.3 points) | 94.9% (±0.5 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Forest Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washington County (94.9%).
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 Forest Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake | — | 24.2 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Hugo | 6.0 mi | 26.8 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Wyoming | 6.2 mi | 29.3 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Scandia | 6.5 mi | 33.0 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Columbus | 6.9 mi | 28.8 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Centerville | 7.2 mi | 25.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Chisago City | 8.7 mi | 30.0 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| May Township (Washington County) | 8.8 mi | 35.8 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Lino Lakes | 9.5 mi | 24.8 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hugo, MN (26.8 minutes), Wyoming, MN (29.3 minutes), Scandia, MN (33.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Stillwater Township | 25.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | Newport | 25.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 | Grant | 24.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 14 (tie) | Birchwood Village | 24.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 14 (tie) | Lakeland | 24.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 16 | Lakeland Shores | 24.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 17 | Forest Lake | 24.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 18 (tie) | Cottage Grove | 23.9 minutes (±1.0) |
| 18 (tie) | Woodbury | 23.9 minutes (±0.9) |
| 20 | Oak Park Heights | 23.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 21 | Mahtomedi | 23.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 22 | Oakdale | 23.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 23 | Baytown Township | 23.4 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Washington 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 Forest Lake
How long is the average commute in Forest Lake?
Workers who live in Forest Lake, MN take an average of 24.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Forest Lake without a car?
3.8% of households in Forest Lake have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Forest Lake?
17.7% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Forest Lake worked from home, and 92.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Lake city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Lake city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Lake 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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