How long is the commute from Lake Crystal, MN?
Workers who live in Lake Crystal, MN take an average of 24.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
4.8% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.9 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Lake Crystal get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Crystal | Blue Earth County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.9% (±5.3 points) | 75.5% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±3.2 points) | 10.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±4.0 points) | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.1% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.8% (±2.1 points) | 8.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Lake Crystal, the average commute is higher than in Blue Earth County (16.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake Crystal, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Blue Earth County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Blue Earth County, Lake Crystal ranks 16 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1180 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Crystal
| Vehicles available | Lake Crystal | Blue Earth County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±2.4 points) | 6.6% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.9% (±7.2 points) | 28.2% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.0% (±8.1 points) | 41.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.3% (±5.0 points) | 24.0% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Lake Crystal, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Blue Earth County (6.6%).
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 Lake Crystal
| Lake Crystal | Blue Earth County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.8% (±2.1 points) | 8.5% (±1.0 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±2.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.7 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.3% (±2.9 points) | 88.9% (±1.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Crystal, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Blue Earth County (88.9%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lake Crystal
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Crystal | — | 24.9 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Garden City Township | 3.1 mi | 21.2 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Judson Township | 3.5 mi | 24.9 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Butternut Valley Township | 5.0 mi | 30.3 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township (Blue Earth County) | 5.4 mi | 30.8 minutes (±11.6) | Not measurably different |
| South Bend Township | 6.7 mi | 16.3 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Vernon Center Township | 8.2 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Rapidan Township | 8.4 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Cambria Township | 9.4 mi | 23.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Bend Township, MN (16.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Blue Earth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Rapidan Township | 27.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 11 | Shelby Township | 26.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 12 | St. Clair | 26.3 minutes (±6.4) |
| 13 | Danville Township | 25.8 minutes (±8.8) |
| 14 | Decoria Township | 25.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 15 | Lyra Township | 25.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 16 (tie) | Lake Crystal | 24.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 16 (tie) | Pemberton | 24.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 (tie) | Judson Township | 24.9 minutes (±4.7) |
| 19 | Medo Township | 24.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 20 | Beauford Township | 23.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 21 | Cambria Township | 23.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 22 | Madison Lake | 23.1 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Blue Earth 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 Lake Crystal
How long is the average commute in Lake Crystal?
Workers who live in Lake Crystal, MN take an average of 24.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Crystal without a car?
3.7% of households in Lake Crystal have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Crystal?
4.8% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Lake Crystal worked from home, and 95.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Crystal city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Crystal city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Crystal 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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