How long is the commute from Hawley, MN?
Workers who live in Hawley, MN take an average of 24.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.5 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Hawley get to work
| Means of transportation | Hawley | Clay County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.9% (±6.8 points) | 74.5% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±4.2 points) | 7.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±5.7 points) | 11.8% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Hawley, the average commute is higher than in Clay County (19.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hawley, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Clay County (1.8%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Clay County, Hawley ranks 29 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1262 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hawley
| Vehicles available | Hawley | Clay County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±4.1 points) | 9.1% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.0% (±6.7 points) | 28.2% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% (±8.1 points) | 39.6% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.9% (±10.2 points) | 23.2% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Hawley, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Clay County (9.1%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (6.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Hawley
| Hawley | Clay County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±5.7 points) | 11.8% (±1.1 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% (±4.3 points) | 95.6% (±0.7 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.2% (±5.0 points) | 89.8% (±1.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hawley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Clay County (89.8%).
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 Hawley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawley | — | 24.5 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Cromwell Township | 3.4 mi | 26.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hawley Township | 3.5 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Eglon Township | 3.6 mi | 30.8 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Grove Township | 5.6 mi | 30.0 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Riverton Township | 7.3 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hitterdal | 7.6 mi | 32.5 minutes (±12.5) | Not measurably different |
| Skree Township | 7.8 mi | 30.7 minutes (±18.5) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Prairie Township | 8.7 mi | 29.3 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Clay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Morken Township | 25.7 minutes (±6.2) |
| 24 | Viding Township | 25.5 minutes (±6.5) |
| 25 | Hawley Township | 25.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 26 | Riverton Township | 24.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 27 | Flowing Township | 24.7 minutes (±7.1) |
| 28 | Barnesville Township | 24.6 minutes (±8.9) |
| 29 | Hawley | 24.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 30 | Elmwood Township | 22.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 31 | Oakport Township | 21.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 32 | Sabin | 21.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 33 | Kragnes Township | 20.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 34 | Glyndon Township | 19.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 35 | Moland Township | 19.1 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Clay 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 Hawley
How long is the average commute in Hawley?
Workers who live in Hawley, MN take an average of 24.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hawley without a car?
4.2% of households in Hawley have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hawley?
15.2% (±5.7 points) of workers who live in Hawley worked from home, and 90.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hawley city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hawley city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hawley 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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