How long is the commute from Grand Marais, MN?
Workers who live in Grand Marais, MN take an average of 10.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
14.2% of workers walk to work.
15.1% work from home.
2.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 10.2 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Households without a car
- 2.1%
How people in Grand Marais get to work
| Means of transportation | Grand Marais | Cook County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.5% (±9.8 points) | 63.0% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±4.1 points) | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 14.2% (±6.3 points) | 6.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.1% (±8.0 points) | 21.6% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Grand Marais, the average commute is lower than in Cook County (16.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Grand Marais, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cook County (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cook County, Grand Marais ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2525 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Grand Marais
| Vehicles available | Grand Marais | Cook County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% (±1.8 points) | 2.5% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.2% (±9.9 points) | 33.3% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.8% (±9.5 points) | 41.6% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.9% (±6.2 points) | 22.5% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Grand Marais, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cook County (2.5%).
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 Grand Marais
| Grand Marais | Cook County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.1% (±8.0 points) | 21.6% (±4.6 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±1.5 points) | 98.2% (±0.9 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.8% (±3.7 points) | 92.7% (±2.2 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Grand Marais, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cook County (92.7%).
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 Grand Marais
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Marais | — | 10.2 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Lutsen Township | 17 mi | 24.3 minutes (±9.2) | Higher |
| Tofte Township | 23 mi | 19.1 minutes (±6.9) | Higher |
| Schroeder Township | 29 mi | 14.9 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Crystal Bay Township | 40 mi | 30.2 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Beaver Bay Township | 52 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Fall Lake Township | 52 mi | 16.5 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Silver Bay | 54 mi | 20.4 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Stony River Township | 54 mi | 41.7 minutes (±8.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lutsen Township, MN (24.3 minutes), Tofte Township, MN (19.1 minutes), Crystal Bay Township, MN (30.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lutsen Township | 24.3 minutes (±9.2) |
| 2 | Tofte Township | 19.1 minutes (±6.9) |
| 3 | Schroeder Township | 14.9 minutes (±5.9) |
| 4 | Grand Marais | 10.2 minutes (±3.3) |
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 Grand Marais
How long is the average commute in Grand Marais?
Workers who live in Grand Marais, MN take an average of 10.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Grand Marais without a car?
2.1% of households in Grand Marais have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Grand Marais?
15.1% (±8.0 points) of workers who live in Grand Marais worked from home, and 91.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Marais city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Marais city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Marais 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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