How long is the commute from Howard Lake, MN?
Workers who live in Howard Lake, MN take an average of 33.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
20.0% work from home.
5.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.7 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 20.0%
- Households without a car
- 5.3%
How people in Howard Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Howard Lake | Wright County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.9% (±8.6 points) | 74.9% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±6.0 points) | 7.8% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 0.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.0% (±5.6 points) | 15.0% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Howard Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from Wright County (29.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Howard Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wright County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wright County, Howard Lake ranks 6 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 292 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Howard Lake
| Vehicles available | Howard Lake | Wright County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% (±3.3 points) | 3.0% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.5% (±9.2 points) | 22.5% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 53.6% (±11.0 points) | 42.9% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.7% (±6.4 points) | 31.6% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Howard Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wright County (3.0%).
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 Howard Lake
| Howard Lake | Wright County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.0% (±5.6 points) | 15.0% (±1.1 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.6% (±8.2 points) | 96.4% (±0.5 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.2% (±8.9 points) | 93.2% (±0.9 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Howard Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wright County (93.2%).
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 Howard Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Lake | — | 33.7 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| Victor Township | 3.4 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Middleville Township | 4.3 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Waverly | 4.7 mi | 37.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Woodland Township | 5.6 mi | 34.4 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Marysville Township | 6.3 mi | 30.5 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cokato | 6.4 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Stockholm Township | 6.6 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Winsted | 6.6 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Victor Township, MN (27.8 minutes), Middleville Township, MN (27.9 minutes), Winsted, MN (27.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wright County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waverly | 37.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 2 | French Lake Township | 36.6 minutes (±7.5) |
| 3 | Southside Township | 35.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Rockford Township | 34.8 minutes (±5.9) |
| 5 | Woodland Township | 34.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 6 | Howard Lake | 33.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 7 | South Haven | 33.3 minutes (±6.6) |
| 8 | Montrose | 32.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 9 | Albertville | 32.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 10 | Albion Township | 32.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 11 | Clearwater Township | 31.4 minutes (±4.6) |
| 12 | Silver Creek Township (Wright County) | 30.8 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 12 of 34 places in Wright 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 Howard Lake
How long is the average commute in Howard Lake?
Workers who live in Howard Lake, MN take an average of 33.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Howard Lake without a car?
5.3% of households in Howard Lake have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Howard Lake?
20.0% (±5.6 points) of workers who live in Howard Lake worked from home, and 85.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard Lake city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard Lake city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard Lake 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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