How long is the commute from Janesville, MN?
Workers who live in Janesville, MN take an average of 21.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
5.9% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.6 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Janesville get to work
| Means of transportation | Janesville | Waseca County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.6% (±6.5 points) | 80.5% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.7% (±6.4 points) | 9.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.2% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.3 points) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 0.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.9% (±2.9 points) | 7.0% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Janesville, the average commute is not measurably different from Waseca County (22.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Janesville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Waseca County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Waseca County, Janesville ranks 11 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1697 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Janesville
| Vehicles available | Janesville | Waseca County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±2.8 points) | 4.9% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.6% (±8.6 points) | 25.0% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.4% (±8.0 points) | 39.8% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.6% (±6.0 points) | 30.3% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Janesville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Waseca County (4.9%).
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 Janesville
| Janesville | Waseca County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.9% (±2.9 points) | 7.0% (±1.2 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±4.1 points) | 93.0% (±1.4 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.3% (±4.9 points) | 88.0% (±2.0 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Janesville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Waseca County (88.0%).
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 Janesville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville | — | 21.6 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Janesville Township | 2.6 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Alton Township | 5.0 mi | 25.6 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Le Ray Township | 5.9 mi | 29.2 minutes (±6.8) | Higher |
| Elysian | 6.1 mi | 26.9 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Iosco Township | 6.6 mi | 31.8 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| McPherson Township | 6.8 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| St. Mary Township | 7.4 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| St. Clair | 7.9 mi | 26.3 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Le Ray Township, MN (29.2 minutes), Elysian, MN (26.9 minutes), Iosco Township, MN (31.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Waseca County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Freedom Township | 29.5 minutes (±6.2) |
| 5 (tie) | Wilton Township | 29.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 7 | Byron Township (Waseca County) | 25.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Alton Township | 25.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 9 | Waldorf | 24.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 10 | Janesville Township | 24.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 11 | Janesville | 21.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 12 | St. Mary Township | 20.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 13 | Woodville Township | 19.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 14 | Waseca | 19.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 15 | Otisco Township | 18.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 16 | Vivian Township | 16.6 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 12 of 16 places in Waseca 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 Janesville
How long is the average commute in Janesville?
Workers who live in Janesville, MN take an average of 21.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Janesville without a car?
3.4% of households in Janesville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Janesville?
5.9% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Janesville worked from home, and 90.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Janesville city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Janesville city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Janesville 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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