How long is the commute from Foreston, MN?
Workers who live in Foreston, MN take an average of 33.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
18.6% work from home.
0.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.0 minutes (±5.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Households without a car
- 0.7%
How people in Foreston get to work
| Means of transportation | Foreston | Mille Lacs County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.5% (±7.7 points) | 76.4% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.9% (±4.9 points) | 9.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.4% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.8 points) | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.5 points) | 1.0% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.6% (±8.3 points) | 10.2% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Foreston, the average commute is not measurably different from Mille Lacs County (32.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Foreston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mille Lacs County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Mille Lacs County, Foreston ranks 14 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 334 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Foreston
| Vehicles available | Foreston | Mille Lacs County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 5.5% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.0% (±8.5 points) | 24.9% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 16.7% (±6.3 points) | 33.7% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 65.6% (±10.3 points) | 35.9% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Foreston, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Mille Lacs County (5.5%).
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 Foreston
| Foreston | Mille Lacs County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.6% (±8.3 points) | 10.2% (±1.1 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% (±5.9 points) | 93.4% (±1.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±5.8 points) | 87.4% (±1.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Foreston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mille Lacs County (87.4%).
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 Foreston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreston | — | 33.0 minutes (±5.6) | — |
| Milo Township | 2.9 mi | 34.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pease | 3.4 mi | 26.1 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Milaca | 3.5 mi | 33.2 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Milaca Township | 3.8 mi | 31.2 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Maywood Township | 6.0 mi | 35.1 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Granite Ledge Township | 6.0 mi | 46.8 minutes (±11.2) | Higher |
| Bogus Brook Township | 6.6 mi | 37.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Borgholm Township | 7.1 mi | 30.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Granite Ledge Township, MN (46.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mille Lacs County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | East Side Township | 35.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 9 | Isle Harbor Township | 35.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 10 | Bock | 34.8 minutes (±15.4) |
| 11 | Milo Township | 34.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 12 | Greenbush Township | 34.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 13 | Milaca | 33.2 minutes (±6.4) |
| 14 | Foreston | 33.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 15 | Hayland Township | 32.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 16 | Onamia Township | 31.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 17 | Milaca Township | 31.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 18 (tie) | Isle | 30.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 18 (tie) | Borgholm Township | 30.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 20 | South Harbor Township | 30.5 minutes (±5.1) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Mille Lacs 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 Foreston
How long is the average commute in Foreston?
Workers who live in Foreston, MN take an average of 33.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Foreston without a car?
0.7% of households in Foreston have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Foreston?
18.6% (±8.3 points) of workers who live in Foreston worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Foreston city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Foreston city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Foreston 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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