How long is the commute from Mendota Heights, MN?
Workers who live in Mendota Heights, MN take an average of 19.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
0.1% of workers walk to work.
30.3% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.6 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 30.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in Mendota Heights get to work
| Means of transportation | Mendota Heights | Dakota County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.5% (±4.5 points) | 67.8% | 68.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.7% (±1.2 points) | 7.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 30.3% (±4.4 points) | 21.3% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
In Mendota Heights, the average commute is lower than in Dakota County (23.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Minnesota (22.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mendota Heights, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in 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, Mendota Heights ranks 31 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1967 of 2,544.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mendota Heights
| Vehicles available | Mendota Heights | Dakota County | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±1.3 points) | 4.9% | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.4% (±4.1 points) | 29.5% | 30.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.9% (±4.4 points) | 44.1% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.6% (±3.0 points) | 21.4% | 23.1% | 21.9% |
In Mendota Heights, 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 Mendota Heights
| Mendota Heights | Dakota County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 30.3% (±4.4 points) | 21.3% (±0.6 points) | 17.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±0.6 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.5% (±1.7 points) | 94.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mendota Heights, 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 Mendota Heights
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendota Heights | — | 19.6 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Mendota | 1.5 mi | 21.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lilydale | 2.1 mi | 18.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sunfish Lake | 2.3 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| West St. Paul | 2.9 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| South St. Paul | 4.6 mi | 21.3 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Eagan | 4.6 mi | 21.2 minutes (±0.7) | Higher |
| Inver Grove Heights | 5.0 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| St. Paul | 5.1 mi | 21.1 minutes (±0.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West St. Paul, MN (22.4 minutes), South St. Paul, MN (21.3 minutes), Eagan, MN (21.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | West St. Paul | 22.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 26 | Inver Grove Heights | 22.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 27 | South St. Paul | 21.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 28 | Eagan | 21.2 minutes (±0.7) |
| 29 | Mendota | 21.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 30 | Vermillion | 20.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 31 | Mendota Heights | 19.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 32 | Sunfish Lake | 18.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 33 | Lilydale | 18.2 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 9 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 Mendota Heights
How long is the average commute in Mendota Heights?
Workers who live in Mendota Heights, MN take an average of 19.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mendota Heights without a car?
2.0% of households in Mendota Heights have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mendota Heights?
30.3% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Mendota Heights worked from home, and 96.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mendota Heights city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mendota Heights city, Minnesota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mendota Heights 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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