How long is the commute from Grand Rapids, MN?
Workers who live in Grand Rapids, MN take an average of 15.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.4% of workers drive alone to work.
3.0% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
9.6% work from home.
6.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.0 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 3.0%
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Households without a car
- 6.9%
How people in Grand Rapids get to work
| Means of transportation | Grand Rapids | Itasca County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.4% (±4.5 points) | 76.3% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.8% (±3.3 points) | 10.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.0% (±1.9 points) | 1.0% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±2.0 points) | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.2 points) | 1.3% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.6% (±3.3 points) | 9.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Grand Rapids, the average commute is lower than in Itasca County (24.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Grand Rapids, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Itasca County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Itasca County, Grand Rapids ranks 46 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2386 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Grand Rapids
| Vehicles available | Grand Rapids | Itasca County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% (±2.2 points) | 4.7% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.6% (±5.1 points) | 26.5% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% (±4.9 points) | 41.3% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.7% (±3.2 points) | 27.6% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Grand Rapids, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Itasca County (4.7%).
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 Grand Rapids
| Grand Rapids | Itasca County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.6% (±3.3 points) | 9.5% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±1.8 points) | 94.1% (±0.8 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.4% (±3.0 points) | 88.5% (±1.1 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Grand Rapids, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Itasca County (88.5%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Grand Rapids
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | — | 15.0 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| La Prairie | 2.0 mi | 15.2 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Coleraine | 3.9 mi | 18.9 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Harris Township | 5.5 mi | 27.7 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Arbo Township | 5.8 mi | 24.4 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Cohasset | 6.2 mi | 27.8 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Trout Lake Township | 7.0 mi | 32.1 minutes (±7.1) | Higher |
| Bovey | 7.3 mi | 22.8 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Blackberry Township | 8.9 mi | 22.4 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Coleraine, MN (18.9 minutes), Harris Township, MN (27.7 minutes), Arbo Township, MN (24.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Itasca County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Deer River Township | 21.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 41 | Keewatin | 20.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 42 | Coleraine | 18.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 43 | Zemple | 17.8 minutes (±5.4) |
| 44 | Bigfork Township | 15.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 45 | La Prairie | 15.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 46 | Grand Rapids | 15.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 47 | Bigfork | 14.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 48 | Effie | 10.5 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 9 of 48 places in Itasca 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 Grand Rapids
How long is the average commute in Grand Rapids?
Workers who live in Grand Rapids, MN take an average of 15.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Grand Rapids without a car?
6.9% of households in Grand Rapids have no vehicle, and 3.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Grand Rapids?
9.6% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Grand Rapids worked from home, and 88.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Rapids city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Rapids city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Rapids 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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