How long is the commute from Lakeville, MN?
Workers who live in Lakeville, MN take an average of 23.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
23.4% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.6 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 23.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Lakeville get to work
| Means of transportation | Lakeville | Dakota County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.1% (±2.1 points) | 67.8% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.9% (±1.3 points) | 7.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.4% (±1.8 points) | 21.3% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Lakeville, the average commute is not measurably different from Dakota County (23.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lakeville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dakota County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dakota County, Lakeville ranks 20 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1385 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lakeville
| Vehicles available | Lakeville | Dakota County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±1.1 points) | 4.9% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.6% (±2.3 points) | 29.5% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.8% (±2.6 points) | 44.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.0% (±2.1 points) | 21.4% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Lakeville, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dakota 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 Lakeville
| Lakeville | Dakota County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.4% (±1.8 points) | 21.3% (±0.6 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±0.9 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.2% (±1.1 points) | 94.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lakeville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Dakota County (94.4%).
It is also higher than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lakeville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville | — | 23.6 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Farmington | 4.2 mi | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Credit River | 5.4 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Apple Valley | 5.4 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Burnsville | 6.2 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Eureka Township | 6.7 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| New Market Township | 7.6 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Empire | 7.8 mi | 30.4 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Savage | 8.0 mi | 25.1 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Farmington, MN (27.7 minutes), Empire, MN (30.4 minutes), Savage, MN (25.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dakota County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Douglas Township | 25.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 15 | Waterford Township | 24.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 16 (tie) | Apple Valley | 24.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 16 (tie) | Coates | 24.6 minutes (±6.5) |
| 18 | Vermillion Township | 24.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 19 | Miesville | 23.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 20 | Lakeville | 23.6 minutes (±0.7) |
| 21 | Greenvale Township | 23.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 22 | Burnsville | 23.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 23 | Nininger Township | 22.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 24 | Sciota Township | 22.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 25 | West St. Paul | 22.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 26 | Inver Grove Heights | 22.3 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Dakota 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 Lakeville
How long is the average commute in Lakeville?
Workers who live in Lakeville, MN take an average of 23.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lakeville without a car?
3.5% of households in Lakeville have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lakeville?
23.4% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Lakeville worked from home, and 96.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakeville city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakeville city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakeville 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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