How long is the commute from Melrose Township, MN?
Workers who live in Melrose Township, MN take an average of 16.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.6% of workers walk to work.
20.3% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.3 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Melrose Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Melrose Township | Stearns County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 48.5% (±16.1 points) | 74.7% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 27.0% (±20.4 points) | 7.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.6% (±3.0 points) | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.3% (±11.0 points) | 10.6% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Melrose Township, the average commute is lower than in Stearns County (21.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Melrose Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Stearns County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Stearns County, Melrose Township ranks 62 of 63 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2308 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Melrose Township
| Vehicles available | Melrose Township | Stearns County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±2.2 points) | 6.0% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 9.1% (±4.9 points) | 28.0% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.6% (±14.7 points) | 40.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.5% (±13.6 points) | 25.8% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Melrose Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Stearns County (6.0%).
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 Melrose Township
| Melrose Township | Stearns County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.3% (±11.0 points) | 10.6% (±0.8 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±4.1 points) | 95.3% (±0.5 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±5.2 points) | 90.6% (±0.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Melrose Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Stearns County (90.6%).
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 Melrose Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Township | — | 16.3 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Melrose | 3.8 mi | 20.1 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Sauk Centre | 5.4 mi | 28.8 minutes (±9.9) | Higher |
| St. Rosa | 6.1 mi | 18.8 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Birchdale Township | 6.1 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Sauk Centre Township | 6.9 mi | 23.0 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Millwood Township | 6.9 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Meire Grove | 7.2 mi | 25.2 minutes (±15.0) | Not measurably different |
| Grove Township | 7.3 mi | 16.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sauk Centre, MN (28.8 minutes), Birchdale Township, MN (25.5 minutes), Sauk Centre Township, MN (23.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Stearns County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 54 (tie) | Sartell | 18.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 57 | Waite Park | 18.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 58 (tie) | Collegeville Township | 17.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 58 (tie) | Lake George Township (Stearns County) | 17.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 60 | Grove Township | 16.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 61 | Spring Hill | 16.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 62 | Melrose Township | 16.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 63 | Lake Henry | 13.0 minutes (±4.8) |
Showing 8 of 63 places in Stearns 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 Melrose Township
How long is the average commute in Melrose Township?
Workers who live in Melrose Township, MN take an average of 16.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Melrose Township without a car?
1.7% of households in Melrose Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Melrose Township?
20.3% (±11.0 points) of workers who live in Melrose Township worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melrose township, Stearns County, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melrose township, Stearns County, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melrose township, Stearns County, Minnesota
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Melrose township, Stearns County, Minnesota (county subdivision:41588, in state:27 county:145).
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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