How long is the commute from Houston, MN?
Workers who live in Houston, MN take an average of 28.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
8.4% of workers walk to work.
10.0% work from home.
2.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.0 minutes (±5.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 10.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.4%
How people in Houston get to work
| Means of transportation | Houston | Houston County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.8% (±8.3 points) | 75.3% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.4% (±4.9 points) | 7.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 0.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.4% (±4.7 points) | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.0% (±4.2 points) | 13.6% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Houston, the average commute is not measurably different from Houston County (23.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Houston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Houston County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Houston County, Houston ranks 10 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 758 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Houston
| Vehicles available | Houston | Houston County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% (±2.3 points) | 3.2% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.5% (±6.9 points) | 26.9% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% (±9.7 points) | 41.0% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.8% (±6.6 points) | 28.9% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Houston, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Houston County (3.2%).
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 Houston
| Houston | Houston County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.0% (±4.2 points) | 13.6% (±2.0 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% (±3.5 points) | 93.1% (±1.6 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.2% (±3.9 points) | 87.6% (±2.2 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Houston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Houston County (87.6%).
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 Houston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | — | 28.0 minutes (±5.6) | — |
| Sheldon Township | 3.4 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Houston Township | 4.1 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Money Creek Township | 6.0 mi | 31.6 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Yucatan Township | 6.1 mi | 31.4 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Mound Prairie Township | 7.2 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township | 8.5 mi | 28.4 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Caledonia Township | 8.9 mi | 19.7 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Caledonia | 9.2 mi | 25.2 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Caledonia Township, MN (19.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Houston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Eitzen | 32.2 minutes (±6.0) |
| 5 | Winnebago Township | 31.7 minutes (±5.9) |
| 6 | Money Creek Township | 31.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 7 | Yucatan Township | 31.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 8 | Crooked Creek Township | 29.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 9 | Union Township | 28.4 minutes (±5.0) |
| 10 | Houston | 28.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 11 | Mound Prairie Township | 27.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 12 | Mayville Township | 26.3 minutes (±4.9) |
| 13 | Caledonia | 25.2 minutes (±4.6) |
| 14 | Sheldon Township | 24.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 15 (tie) | Brownsville | 24.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 15 (tie) | Brownsville Township | 24.4 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Houston 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 Houston
How long is the average commute in Houston?
Workers who live in Houston, MN take an average of 28.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Houston without a car?
2.4% of households in Houston have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Houston?
10.0% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Houston worked from home, and 93.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houston city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houston city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houston 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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