How long is the commute from Madison, MN?
Workers who live in Madison, MN take an average of 15.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
6.6% of workers walk to work.
9.1% work from home.
6.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.2 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Households without a car
- 6.2%
How people in Madison get to work
| Means of transportation | Madison | Lac qui Parle County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.0% (±6.3 points) | 72.5% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.6% (±4.0 points) | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 0.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.6% (±3.3 points) | 5.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.0 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% (±3.9 points) | 13.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Madison, the average commute is not measurably different from Lac qui Parle County (16.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Madison, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lac qui Parle County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lac qui Parle County, Madison ranks 23 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2379 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Madison
| Vehicles available | Madison | Lac qui Parle County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% (±3.1 points) | 3.4% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.6% (±5.4 points) | 22.6% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% (±5.6 points) | 38.0% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.2% (±4.6 points) | 36.0% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Madison, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lac qui Parle County (3.4%).
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 Madison
| Madison | Lac qui Parle County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.1% (±3.9 points) | 13.5% (±2.5 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.2% (±5.5 points) | 90.4% (±1.9 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.1% (±6.0 points) | 85.4% (±2.0 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Madison, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lac qui Parle County (85.4%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (91.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Madison
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | — | 15.2 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Madison Township | 2.2 mi | 11.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Arena Township | 5.1 mi | 66.2 minutes (±35.1) | Higher |
| Hamlin Township | 5.6 mi | 18.0 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Cerro Gordo Township | 6.7 mi | 15.7 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Garfield Township (Lac qui Parle County) | 8.2 mi | 16.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Shore Township | 8.4 mi | 18.9 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Riverside Township | 8.8 mi | 19.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Dawson | 8.9 mi | 12.6 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Arena Township, MN (66.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lac qui Parle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Garfield Township (Lac qui Parle County) | 16.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 18 | Nassau | 16.7 minutes (±6.2) |
| 19 | Boyd | 16.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 20 | Maxwell Township | 16.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 21 | Baxter Township | 16.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 22 | Cerro Gordo Township | 15.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 23 | Madison | 15.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 24 | Bellingham | 14.7 minutes (±11.7) |
| 25 (tie) | Perry Township | 14.0 minutes (±15.2) |
| 25 (tie) | Yellow Bank Township | 14.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 27 | Dawson | 12.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 28 | Madison Township | 11.5 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 12 of 28 places in Lac qui Parle 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 Madison
How long is the average commute in Madison?
Workers who live in Madison, MN take an average of 15.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Madison without a car?
6.2% of households in Madison have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Madison?
9.1% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Madison worked from home, and 81.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madison city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madison city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madison 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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