How long is the commute from Melrose, MN?
Workers who live in Melrose, MN take an average of 20.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
7.5% of workers walk to work.
15.6% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.1 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in Melrose get to work
| Means of transportation | Melrose | Stearns County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.5% (±7.8 points) | 74.7% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.4% (±5.7 points) | 7.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 1.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.5% (±4.3 points) | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.6% (±6.4 points) | 10.6% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Melrose, the average commute is not measurably different from Stearns County (21.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Melrose, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Stearns County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Stearns County, Melrose ranks 48 of 63 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1919 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Melrose
| Vehicles available | Melrose | Stearns County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±3.4 points) | 6.0% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.8% (±6.5 points) | 28.0% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.7% (±8.7 points) | 40.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.2% (±6.9 points) | 25.8% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Melrose, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Stearns County (6.0%).
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 Melrose
| Melrose | Stearns County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.6% (±6.4 points) | 10.6% (±0.8 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% (±3.9 points) | 95.3% (±0.5 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.0% (±5.1 points) | 90.6% (±0.7 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Melrose, 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
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose | — | 20.1 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Grove Township | 3.7 mi | 16.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Melrose Township | 3.8 mi | 16.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Meire Grove | 4.4 mi | 25.2 minutes (±15.0) | Not measurably different |
| New Munich | 4.4 mi | 24.7 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwald | 5.7 mi | 21.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| St. Rosa | 6.0 mi | 18.8 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Millwood Township | 6.1 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Freeport | 6.5 mi | 26.8 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Freeport, MN (26.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Le Sauk Township | 22.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 43 (tie) | Paynesville | 21.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 43 (tie) | Roscoe | 21.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 45 | Greenwald | 21.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 46 | Crow Lake Township | 21.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 47 | North Fork Township | 20.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 48 | Melrose | 20.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 49 | Belgrade | 20.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 50 | St. Cloud | 19.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 51 | Getty Township | 19.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 52 | Richmond | 19.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 53 | Spring Hill Township | 18.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 54 (tie) | St. Joseph | 18.8 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 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
How long is the average commute in Melrose?
Workers who live in Melrose, MN take an average of 20.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Melrose without a car?
7.3% of households in Melrose have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Melrose?
15.6% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in Melrose worked from home, and 89.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melrose city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melrose city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melrose 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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